On October 8, 2016, the East China Pearl 8 made its maiden voyage

The "East China Pearl 8" is the first new type of luxury ro-ro passenger ship independently designed and built by China on the China-South Korea route, with an investment of 400 million yuan. The vessel was designed and built in accordance with international standards for ro-ro passenger ships. It has a total length of 196 meters, a width of 28.6 meters, a total weight of 34,000 tons, a passenger capacity of 1,500 people, and a lane length of 2,500 meters. It can carry sedans, heavy-duty trucks and container trailers, etc. It will be used to replace the East China Pearl No.6 ro-RO passenger ship on the route from Shidao to Incheon. The ship is equipped with leisure places and facilities such as a supermarket, a bar and a helipad. The successful launch of "East China Pearl 8" is not only a new beginning for Rongcheng's shipbuilding and shipping industries, but also marks a brand-new chapter in the development of Rongcheng's international maritime business. The service facilities have become more complete, the safety factor has been significantly enhanced, and the market competitiveness has been continuously strengthened. This is of great significance for responding to the current sluggish international maritime market situation.