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When it comes to Vietnam’s largest-ever cargo ship, the name Truong Minh Dream 01 instantly springs to mind. With a price tag of $35 million, this magnificent vessel was launched on May 11, 2024, and underwent its sea trials on December 4, 2024. As of 10:25 AM on August 15, 2025, Marinetraffic reported its location in the Makassar Strait, Indonesia.

The construction of the Truong Minh Dream 01 (IMO: 9978274) garnered international recognition, with Russia’s Sputnik news agency hailing it as “one of the most notable events in Vietnam’s shipbuilding industry” and proclaiming that “Vietnamese shipbuilding is on the rise.”

This state-of-the-art vessel was built by Nam Trieu Shipbuilding Industry Company Limited, a subsidiary of SBIC (Shipbuilding Industry Corporation). The birth of the Truong Minh Dream 01, proudly Made by Vietnam, continues to resonate and inspire.

In March 2025, the world’s leading maritime news website, BAIRD Maritime (Australia), highlighted the Truong Minh Dream 01‘s impressive specifications. With a deadweight tonnage of 65,000 tons and a gross tonnage of 35,823 GT, it stands as one of the largest bulk carriers ever constructed in Vietnam.

Powered by a MAN B&W engine, the ship delivers an impressive 7,700 kW (10,000 horsepower) at 85 rpm, enabling it to attain speeds of up to 14 nautical miles per hour and a range of 22,000 nautical miles.

Cargo loading is facilitated by five cargo holds and four 30-ton swiveling cranes. The holds are equipped with electrically-hydraulic A-type hatch covers, enabling faster loading and unloading operations.

Truong Minh Dream 01: Leading the Way in Energy-Efficient Technology

Amid stringent international requirements, the global shipbuilding industry must not only embrace modern technology but also adhere to green and sustainable practices. The Truong Minh Dream 01 proudly meets both these standards.

According to the leadership of Dong Bac Marine Industry Joint Stock Company, the owners of the Truong Minh Dream 01, the vessel is outfitted with modern equipment, complying with the latest international conventions. It has been classified by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (Japan) for operation in all international waters and meets the requirements of ports worldwide.

BAIRD Maritime (Australia) further highlights the vessel’s outstanding green technology:

The ship’s design and technical elements, including design, speed, main engine power, and deadweight, have been meticulously optimized by Vietnamese ship engineers to meet the EEDI Phase II requirements (Energy Efficiency Design Index, reflecting the CO2 emitted per ton-mile, as mandated by the International Maritime Organization).

Design: The hull has been optimized to reduce resistance, allowing the main engine to use less power over the same distance, thereby reducing emissions.

Speed: A 6,800mm propeller with a large blade angle has been fitted to enhance propulsion efficiency, speed, and minimize propeller wear during operation.

Engine Power: Low engine power can be maintained even at low revolutions, reducing fuel consumption and further minimizing CO2 emissions. The Truong Minh Dream 01 consumes 22 tons of fuel per day when operating at 75% of its maximum continuous rating (MCR).

Deadweight: The aerodynamics of the superstructure reduce wind resistance by approximately 25% compared to a standard superstructure, optimizing interior cargo space and reducing total displacement.

Additionally, the ship’s exhaust gas treatment system helps minimize the release of harmful gases into the environment. This includes a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system, which uses a mixture of 40% urea and water to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, complying with IMO Tier III standards. The vessel also utilizes low-sulfur fuel, containing approximately 0.1% sulfur, to reduce sulfur oxide (SOx) emissions.