Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (SWS) is owned by China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC), one of the top 500 B corporations in the world. It is a world-class shipbuilding company that provides total solutions for domestic and overseas shipbuilding, marine engineering and service projects.
Development:
Since its founding in 1950, SWS has been dedicated to providing customers with quality products and services as a specialty shipbuilding and marine engineering group. It is also a major international shipbuilding firm that specializes in LNG vessels, oil-tankers, bulk cargo ships, passenger ships, and other types of specialized vessels. SWS has over 15 production and service bases across China, and yearly delivers more than 200 merchant vessels. In total, the company has built over 7,000 merchant vessels.
SWS has been a leader in the Chinese shipbuilding industry for many years. It has designed and built the world’s first LNG vessel (in 2001), the world’s first semi-submersible drilling platform (in 2000), and the world’s first multiple-hulled oil-tanker (in 1996). SWS has participated in various international projects and achieved great success in the global shipbuilding market.
Facilities and Technologies:
SWS possesses advanced production lines and the best design technology. Currently, the company owns Inclined Gantry Crane with 900 tons lifting capacity and a Floating Dock with 196,000 tons lifting capacity, the largest among its peers in Asia. It also owns Asias largest deepwater trials wharf, the biggest ocean engineering equipment production base, and one of the most advanced fan-blade forging and machining centres in the world, which kept SWS at the forefront of the global shipbuilding industry.
The company utilizes advanced CAD/CAM systems and 3D simulation systems to simulate the structures of the products and ensure their reliability. Its powerful and efficient large-size vertical lathes and water-jet cutting machines can process large-size and complex marine engineering structures, thus providing large vertical tanks, hoppers and other special equipment for clients.
SWS provides the most advanced shipbuilding and shipbuilding equipment in the world, and creates a world-class one-stop service platform including shipbuilding, ship repair, engineering design and international ship trading.
R&D Programmes:
SWS has always been committed to independent research and development and to leading the development of the shipbuilding industry. It has been certified by 9001 quality management systems and obtained 17 invention patents. The company also collaborates actively with research and development institutes, such as Dongjiang, East China Shipbuilding Design Institute, Tongji University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. SWS has studied and applied multiple shipbuilding technologies and has obtained more than 10 advanced shipbuilding and internationally recognised certificates.
Conclusion:
SWS is one of the world’s leading shipbuilding companies, offering quality products and world-class service. With advanced production lines, the best design technology and R&D capability, SWS provides customers a total shipbuilding solution that outperforms its competitors. The company has achieved great success in domestic and international markets, and its advanced techniques, technologies and products can meet the needs of its customers.
