Construction of 8,000 DWT tankers under ASCO’s order continues
In accordance with the order placed by ASCO under AZCON Holding, the construction of three new tankers at Baku Shipyard is progressing according to schedule.
Currently, 27% of the work has been completed on one tanker, and approximately 22% on each of the other two.
The new 8,000 DWT tankers are being built under an innovative design that meets modern international requirements, including the highest safety and environmental standards.
The vessels’ special design will enable them to call at shallow-water ports at full load. This will significantly increase their operational flexibility and provide important commercial advantages.
It should be noted that to date, four national tankers have already been built and delivered from Baku Shipyard under ASCO’s order. Among them, “Lachin” and “Kalbajar” are used for transporting oil and petroleum products, while “Akademik Khoshbakht Yusifzade” and “Zangilan” are used to carry both oil and chemical products. The three tankers currently under construction are of the same design as “Akademik Khoshbakht Yusifzade” and “Zangilan”.