On April 10, 2026, the launching ceremony of WZ2302, the second 13,000 deadweight tonnage stainless steel chemical tanker built by Primeco Navigation Ltd. in cooperation with Zhoushan Dashenzhou Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., was solemnly held in Zhoushan. The core teams of both parties witnessed this milestone moment, marking steady progress and another key breakthrough in the three-vessel series project between the two sides.
The newly launched WZ2302 is the second vessel in the three-ship cooperation program between Primeco Navigation and Zhoushan Dashenzhou Shipbuilding. Previously, the first vessel in the series, PRIME FORTUNE (WZ2301), was successfully launched in November 2025 and delivered following its naming ceremony in February 2026. The orderly construction and on-schedule milestones of both vessels fully reflect the highly efficient collaborative model of the two parties and their proven expertise in the high-end chemical tanker sector.
WZ2302 adheres to the high-end technical standards of the series. It features a high-strength corrosion-resistant stainless steel hull, modern intelligent shipbuilding technology, and an energy-efficient power system, delivering strong corrosion resistance, operational safety and environmental performance in line with global trends for high-end chemical tankers. As the shipowner, Primeco Navigation has taken part in the entire process of design optimization and construction supervision, integrating practical operational requirements into the early stages to lay a solid foundation for the vessel’s future commercial operation.
Chairman David Jiang of Primeco Navigation stated: “The successful launch of WZ2302 represents a major achievement in the win-win cooperation between our two parties. From the first vessel to the second, we have continued to deepen collaboration, strictly control quality, and honor project commitments as scheduled. Going forward, we will maintain rigorous oversight of key phases including equipment installation, mooring trials and sea trials to ensure high-quality delivery. Building on the solid foundation of this series project, we will also join hands to explore in-depth cooperation in new energy vessels and other fields, and deliver premium shipping services.”
Throughout the construction of the series vessels, both parties have upheld the philosophy of excellence and maintained close coordination. With in-depth collaboration in quality control, schedule management and technical optimization, they have strictly supervised every construction procedure to improve both quality and efficiency. The joint effort has also helped upgrade the standards for chemical tanker construction and operation, achieving complementary strengths and mutual benefit for the smooth progress of the project.
The launch of WZ2302 further optimizes the fleet structure of Primeco Navigation in high-end oil and chemical tankers and strengthens its core competitiveness in the chemical transportation market. Moving forward, Primeco Navigation will continue its mission of integrating shipping resources and providing first-class maritime services, push forward the delivery of the remaining vessels in the series, deepen its presence in the high-end shipping sector, and explore new opportunities in green and intelligent shipping alongside industry partners.
