In a significant achievement highlighting advanced project execution, the H1595 Aframax product tanker, built for Greek shipowner Cape Shipping, successfully undocked on July 24th.
The H1595 project presented heightened requirements for inter-regional coordination, project management, supply chain integration, and construction precision. Facing these complexities, the project team implemented optimized construction processes and rigorous quality controls. This approach successfully overcame challenges related to technical coordination and logistics, ensuring the vessel's high-quality undocking met the scheduled timeline.
Persistent high temperatures throughout the summer added further operational difficulty. To safeguard the critical schedule, the project team employed an adaptive "tidal operation method," strategically adjusting work periods based on weather forecasts. This innovative scheduling ensured production progress remained firmly on track while rigorously upholding safety protocols. The successful launching of the H1595 not only strengthens the established partnership between SWS and Cape Shipping but also provides invaluable experience.
About the Vessel:
Type: Aframax Product Tanker
Capacity: 114,000 Deadweight Tonnes (DWT)
Owner: Cape Shipping (Greece)
Hull Number: H1595
Key Event: Launched on July 24, 2025.