In the morning of July 18, the keel-laying ceremony for GD 38K BC (TK1013) built for American owner was held. Leaders from shipyard various departments, owner’s representatives and Class site surveyors attended the ceremony and group photoed to witness the positioning of first block on slipway.

The main particulars of the Vessel: Loa: 180M; Lbp: 177M; Bm: 32M; Dm: 15M; Design Draft: 9.5M; Deadweight: 38800T; Class: LR.