Fanzhou 7: New Heavy-Lift Vessel Launched

On September 22, 2025, Fanzhou Shipping successfully launched the Fanzhou 7, a 55,000DWT heavy-lift transport vessel, during a ceremony held at Nantong Xiangyu Shipyard. As a sister vessel to the Fanzhou 8, this new deck carrier is specifically engineered for oversized cargo and underscores Fanzhou’s strengthened capabilities in the "super transport" segment.

The vessel shares key specifications with the Fanzhou 8, including a 55,000DWT, length of 256 meters, width of 51 meters, and a cruising range of 16,000 nautical miles. With a service speed exceeding 15 knots, along with redundant propulsion and dual-rudder systems, the Fanzhou 7 is designed to safely transport large-scale equipment such as wind turbine monopiles/jackets and oil & gas refinery modules.

The addition of the Fanzhou 7 is expected to significantly increase annual transport capacity when operating in tandem with the Fanzhou 8. This expansion will enhance support for deep-sea oil operations in Europe and infrastructure logistics under the Belt and Road Initiative.