The world’s largest Type B LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) fuel tank has been successfully delivered.

Independently constructed, this Type B LNG fuel tank marks a milestone for the shipbuilding industry.

Dalian Shipbuilding Equipment Company, a subsidiary of China Shipbuilding Group, achieved a world record by building a 13,000 m³ Type B LNG fuel tank—the largest single tank of its kind. This demonstrates Dalian Shipbuilding’s full capabilities in independent R&D, design, and construction of Type B tanks, greatly enhancing its global competitiveness. As the core equipment for Mediterranean Shipping’s 16,000 TEU dual-fuel container ships, each vessel is fitted with an independent Type B tank. This first tank in the series was independently designed and built by Dalian Shipbuilding, with fully independent intellectual property rights.

To ensure the successful delivery of the first tank, Dalian Shipbuilding assembled an elite, innovative technical team focused on the Type B tank. Through breakthroughs in test panel welding, simulated component fabrication, and mock-up construction, they overcame major challenges in 9Ni steel welding, precision control, and quality management—setting new industry milestones.

As the equipment supplier for this project, KET provided twelve 180-ton Fully Automatic 3D Adjustment Hydraulic Equipment units, undertaking block assembly and final joining of the LNG tank sections. This solution significantly reduced the shipbuilding cycle and improved overall production efficiency. The project’s success highlights KET’s outstanding ability to solve complex engineering challenges.

Witnessing the completion of a major project brings immense pride and excitement. Concepts that once existed only on paper or in simulation have now become an engineering reality. Every stage of teamwork and every dedicated effort contributed to this achievement.

As part of the KET team, we remain committed to our mission—delivering more advanced and efficient equipment for future projects. We believe success is not the end, but a new beginning. With strong determination and confidence, we will keep moving forward, making further contributions to the advancement of the engineering industry.

The Fully Automatic 3D Adjustment Hydraulic Equipment supplied for this project is specially developed for the translation and precise spatial adjustment of heavy loads. Featuring intelligent hydraulic control, it enables heavy-duty translation, synchronized lifting, and synchronized lowering, allowing precise adjustment in three dimensions and six directions for large-scale structures.