The 300,000-tonne crude oil terminal supporting the Huajin Aramco project has successfully completed trial navigation phases including berthing and simulated oil unloading, with the inaugural no-load trial voyage concluding successfully. This marks the full verification of the navigation capacity of the Huajin Aramco crude oil terminal, clearing the "last mile" for the subsequent arrival and unloading of the first loaded crude oil vessel and the commissioning of the first production unit.

The crude oil berth used for the trial navigation is a key supply facility for the Huajin Aramco Fine Chemical and Raw Materials Project. The berth has a total length of 430 meters and can safely accommodate large oil tankers ranging from 100,000 to 300,000 deadweight tonnes, with an unloading capacity designed to meet advanced domestic port standards. The trial voyage was conducted using an empty 300,000-tonne VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier), accompanied by dedicated escort vessels on standby. Prior to entering the port, preparatory work including pilotage, UAV patrols, and electronic monitoring was completed, with multiple tugboats coordinated to ensure safe operations.

After the tanker entered the port and berthed along the planned route, Huajin Aramco, in conjunction with Liaodong Bay Port Company, successively carried out joint inspection, ship-shore safety verification, loading arm connection, air-tightness testing, and simulated unloading operations. Upon completion, standard procedures such as tank cleaning, tank inspection, equipment retrieval, and line release for departure were properly executed. Meanwhile, emergency preparedness for unexpected and extreme scenarios was maintained throughout, with full implementation of safety measures including oil boom deployment, emergency equipment standby, and 24-hour dedicated on-site supervision, ensuring a comprehensive safety defense line for the trial navigation operations.

The successful no-load trial voyage represents another substantial milestone in Huajin Aramco's pre-commissioning preparations. It not only comprehensively verified the integrated operational status of hardware such as the channel, berth, and loading/unloading equipment, but also refined the whole-chain management system covering dispatch command, on-site operations, safety control, and ecological environmental protection, accumulating valuable hands-on experience. At the same time, Panjin Port has officially entered the "era of 300,000-tonne mega-vessels," setting a new record for the city of Panjin in receiving ultra-large crude carriers and filling a critical gap in the development of the regional port-side industry.