Heavy Transport

ZPMC Starts Building Zhenhua 39

ZPMC has started building Zhenhua 39, a 50,000-tonne dwt heavy-lift deck carrier. The 217 m x 43 m vessel is designed for worldwide deep-sea service and 50,000 t cargo.

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20, December 2025
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ZPMC has begun construction of Zhenhua 39, described as its second 50,000-tonne deadweight heavy-lift deck carrier designed to move large-scale equipment.

According to the company, Zhenhua 39 measures 217 m in length and 43 m in width and is intended for worldwide deep-sea navigation. The vessel’s deck and stated 50,000 t carrying capacity are positioned to support the transport of oversized, heavy cargo.

With Zhenhua 38 and Zhenhua 39 joining the fleet, ZPMC said it will strengthen its ability to support major infrastructure work, including offshore wind farms and cross-sea bridge projects, while advancing greener and more intelligent maritime solutions.

Tags: Cross-sea bridges, Deck carrier, heavy-lift transport, offshore wind, Shipbuilding

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