Recently, Aulong completed the construction of the third of the three 40-meter aluminum alloy high-speed catamaran passenger ships built for Shenzhen China Merchants Xunlong Shipping. The "XUN LONG 12" successfully completed its delivery. This delivery took place just in time for the New Year's Day of 2026, marking the successful conclusion of the construction of this series of vessels and kicking off the new year's operation.
"XUN LONG 12" was designed by CoCo Yacht. This vessel is a fully aluminum catamaran structure, classed by CCS. It has a total length of 40.33 meters and a beam of 10.0 meters. It is equipped with two engines and two pumps for propulsion and is designed to reach a speed of 29.5 knots. It can accommodate 268 passengers. This series of ships continues the classic styling of Xunlong's high-speed vessels and has undergone systematic optimization design in terms of performance, comfort, construction techniques, and post-construction maintenance. In terms of enhancing the passenger experience, in addition to providing spacious and comfortable ordinary cabins, it also features VIP rooms and business cabins. The business cabins are designed with an expansive view and through exquisite interior design, create a comfortable onboard environment.
The first vessel of this series, "XIN XUN LONG YIHAO", and the second vessel, "XIN XUN LONG ERHAO", were delivered in September and October 2025 respectively, and were put into operation on the core routes such as Shenzhen to Hong Kong and Zhuhai. Currently, they are operating in good condition. With the completion of the delivery of "XUN LONG 12" and its imminent addition to the fleet, it marks the successful completion of the three 40-meter aluminum alloy high-speed catamaran passenger ships series built by Aulong. The vessel is scheduled to officially commence operation on January 10, 2026, when it will join the previously operational sister ships of the same type and jointly serve the main trunk waterway passenger routes in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The smooth delivery of the three 40-meter high-speed aluminum alloy passenger ships also once again confirms Aulong's leading position in the field of aluminum alloy high-speed passenger vessels.
As a national-level "Specialized, Precise, Innovative and High-Quality" small and medium-sized enterprise, Aulong has been consistently leading the domestic high-performance shipbuilding industry. It has rich experience in design and construction and has successfully delivered a series of classic aluminum alloy high-speed ship products, including the 70-meter high-speed passenger vessel with 1,200 passengers, the largest aluminum alloy catamaran in China, the 55-meter largest aluminum alloy high-speed passenger monohull in China, and the first CAT-SWATH dual-mode aluminum alloy high-speed wind power operation vessel in China.
