On 22nd March The China Navigation Company Pte Ltd (“CNCo”)
confirmed an order for four additional 39,500dwt B.Delta37 handysize
bulk carriers to be built at Chengxi Shipyard in China.This latest order brings the total number of Deltamarin designed
vessels ordered by CNCo to twelve. The first vessel is scheduled for
delivery in January 2014. CNCo is holding additional options declarable
in 2013.This order represents another significant commitment by the Company
in the energy efficient B.Delta37 design which offers lower fuel
consumption, additional cargo deadweight and greater cargo cubic
capacity in comparison to existing designs. The vessels will be deployed in CNCo’s drybulk division, Swire Bulk, and will operate on a worldwide basis.The vessels feature five double skin cargo holds and are designed to
carry bulk cargoes, grain, coal, concentrates, logs, heavy general
cargo, steel coils, steel slabs and a wide variety of heavy project
cargoes. The tank tops are specifically strengthened for heavy cargoes
and all holds have double skin hydraulic folding hatch covers and forced draft fans for cargo care. Four electric deck cranes are mounted on the centerline, each rated at 30 tons at maximum outreach of 26m. All
cranes can be combined for a maximum lift of 60 tons.
SHIPBUILDING
26 March 2013 - 22:52
China: CNCo Orders Four Additional Eco Handysize Bulkers
“CNCo” confirmed an order for four additional 39,500dwt B.Delta37 handysize bulk carriers to be built at Chengxi Shipyard in China.
SHIPBUILDING
26 March 2013 - 22:52
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