On June 12, 2024, the 6000-ton special pilot carrier "HU GANG YIN  9", which was built by our company for the pilot station of Shanghai Port, was successfully launched.

        It is the world's largest pilot carrier, with a total length of 120.9 m, a width of 19 m, a depth of 7.8 m and a designed speed of 14 knots. The crew is 45 and can carry 88 pilots. Full-ship double-engine double-propeller propulsion, with good stability, sea-keeping and anti-wind and waves ability, excellent comprehensive performance.

        The ship will serve Shanghai Port Pilot Station, the world's largest pilot station, providing pilot transfer and transfer services for Chinese and foreign vessels entering and leaving Shanghai Port and ports along the Yangtze River. It will play a leading role in maintaining safe navigation in the sea area of Shanghai Port, improving port operation efficiency, maintaining navigation order, and enhancing the image of a "water gate".

        The launching ceremony was attended by the leaders of Shanghai Port Pilot Station, Zhenjiang High-tech Zone Management Committee, Zhenjiang Branch Office of China Classification Society, Shanghai Xinzhenyuan Shipping Engineering Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Xinglian Shipping Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Shenhui Ning Service Co., Ltd.