L-R: Zhang Hongfei (Head HR), Romil Singh (Financial PR), Cherry Wang (BNP Paribas), Miao Weiqun (Vice-GM), Liu Hua (CFO), Logan Chong (BNP Paribas) & Yang Jing (South China Morning Post). Photo: Company
YANGZIJIANG SHIPBUILDING, one of the PRC’s leading and most enterprising shipbuilder listed on the SGX Main Board, was awarded “The Shipbuilding & Repair Yard Award” at Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia 2015.
Yangzijiang edged out two other finalists, Keppel Corp and SembCorp Marine.
The Seatrade Maritime Awards, given out on Nov 16 in Hong Kong, are widely acknowledged as one of the region’s most prestigious industry awards.
The judging criteria for the award handed to Yangzijiang include business profitability, reliability record, rate of lost time in accidents, innovation in product offerings, and commitment to the environment in operations.
 "Our mission is to build an outstanding shipbuilding group that has a commanding position not only in China, but globally. Our efforts to strive for the highest standard in the shipbuilding industry will never cease." -- Ren Yuanlin, executive chairman (photo). |
Ren Yuanlin, the executive chairman of Yangzijiang, said: "Over the years, Yangzijiang has made consistent efforts in building top-notch shipyards. In terms of capacity, Yangzijiang has grown into the largest private shipyard in China; in terms of capability, with our investments into R&D and the technological breakthroughs we have accomplished, we have introduced a series of new products, which include large-size containerships, LNG carriers and clean energy vessels.
"Committed to environmental protection, we have worked hard to build our shipyards and our shipbuilding capability to cater to Green Vessels. Guarded by our operational efficiency and strong financial position, we have maintained a good delivery record and established a stable client network that continues to bring about orders from repeat customers.
"Yangzijiang normally ranks among the top-10 shipyards globally in terms of outstanding order book, and this healthy order book ensures good utilization of our yard capacity."
