Between July and November 2025, SWS successfully delivered 13 vessels, including nine Aframax product tankers, three 9,000-ceu PCTCs, and one 158,000 dwt crude oil tanker. These vessels were commissioned by leading shipowners from Greece, Italy, Norway, Hong Kong, and beyond, reflecting both returning partnerships and new client relationships built on demonstrated performance.

Product Excellence: The Economic Logic of Returning Customers

In the volatile energy transport market, Aframax tankers remain a backbone of global fleets due to their port flexibility and economic efficiency. SWS has refined this vessel type into a globally recognized product, with repeat orders serving as the ultimate validation.

For Greek owner Cape Shipping, the decision to build a series at SWS followed a rational assessment of past performance and future requirements. “The shipyard’s reputation speaks for itself,” said owner’s representative Andrew Andrianopoulos, noting that the smooth delivery of the first vessel, Cape Tainaron, naturally led to the follow-on order for Cape Antibes.

The partnership with Hong Kong’s Tai Chong Cheang (TCC) Group represents an even deeper bond—a relationship spanning over two decades. “Returning to SWS feels like coming home,” said Kenneth Chee Kong Koo. “What stands out is not only the shipyard’s growth in order books, but also its production maturity and quality assurance. Yet through all the upgrades, their commitment to shipbuilding excellence has never changed.”

This long-term trust is mirrored on the construction front. TCC’s site supervisor Walter Pereira, a seasoned shipbuilding professional, noted: “I can confidently say SWS is among the top shipyards in China. My experience here has been highly collaborative. When challenges arose, we worked together with a ‘solve before sunset’ approach, refining both vessels to near-perfect condition.”

Operational Strength: Conquering New Markets with Efficiency

As global automotive trade—particularly China’s booming new energy vehicle exports—fuels demand for car carriers, SWS has swiftly capitalized on the PCTC segment. Success in this competitive niche is driven by solid technical expertise and exceptional build efficiency.

“Our primary driver in selecting a shipyard is vessel quality,” said Luigi Pacella Grimaldi, owner’s representative for Grimaldi Group. “We were already aware of the high standards at SWS through CSSC, and we have been very satisfied—all vessels were delivered on time.”

Behind this understated satisfaction lies SWS’s rigorous execution of international standards. PCTCs, often described as “floating multi-story garages,” present unique construction challenges such as thin-plate deformation control and complex load distribution across multiple decks. The SWS project team internalized the owner’s stringent requirements, achieving a leap in both technical and managerial capability.

Sustaining Excellence Through Internal Capability

Behind SWS’s market recognition lies continuous improvement across three core areas:

- Technology Innovation: From iterative optimization of Aframax designs to breakthroughs in PCTC construction, SWS treats innovation as essential to competitiveness.  

- Project Management Excellence: Juggling multiple parallel projects, the shipyard demonstrates superior resource coordination and node control, supported by transparent communication with owners.  

- Customer Commitment: By addressing issues promptly and integrating owner feedback, SWS has embedded partnership into its operational philosophy.

As new projects continue to advance at the yard, each vessel delivered serves not only as a milestone—but as a mobile testament to the trust SWS has built with shipowners worldwide. In an industry where reputations are earned one delivery at a time, SWS continues to prove that lasting recognition is measured not by trophies, but by the confidence of its clients.