Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group, part of China Shipbuilding Group, has signed contracts to build five 1,100 TEU and four 1,800 TEU containerships, with the deals, reported Jaingmen, Guangdong's iMarine.

The agreements highlight Wuchang Shipbuilding's expertise in green intelligent vessels and offshore equipment, as well as its track record in feeder containership construction.

In recent years the company has delivered LNG-powered offshore vessels, wind-assisted methanol-powered ro-ro ships, chemical tankers and feeder containerships. These projects were completed on schedule and to high standards, earning praise from domestic and international shipowners.

Wuchang Shipbuilding is also advancing its own designs. Its 1,320-TEU methanol dual-fuel ship and 1,900 TEU Bangkok-type vessel have received AIP certification from classification societies, broadening its feeder ship portfolio.

The company's tanker designs include an 18,600-dwt special-coated oil/chemical vessel, a 26,000-dwt duplex stainless steel oil/chemical tanker and a 29,000-dwtT ammonia-fuelled duplex stainless steel chemical tanker. These have passed model tests and gained classification approval, extending its product range from 7,000-dwt to 29,000-dwt.

Looking ahead, Wuchang Shipbuilding plans deeper collaboration with shipowners, classification societies and research institutes to drive innovation, low-carbon development and smart manufacturing. The company aims to support China's 15th Five-Year Plan and strengthen its role in building a maritime power.

Preparations for the new containerships are under way, with construction to follow a rhythmic model to ensure timely and high-quality delivery, adding value for customers and reinforcing China's shipping industry.