Dwt Type Bulk Carrier News

Classification society ClassNK has issued an approval in principle (AIP) for an ammonia fueled 200,000 DWT type bulk carrier jointly developed by ITOCHU Corporation, Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd., Mitsui E&S Machinery Co., Ltd., Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), and NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd.ClassNK said it carried out the design review of the vessel in line with Part C of its "Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels”. In addition, the risk assessment through HAZID (Hazard…

MITSUI E & S SHIPBUILDING CO., LTD. (MES-S) completed and delivered a 66,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. New Champ (Hull No.1944) at its Tamano Shipyard on October 3, 2018 to New Champ Shipping Co., Ltd.This is the 18th ship of the builder's neo66BC, the wide beam shallow draft vessel of its neo series line-up.Principal ParticularsLength overall: 199.99mBreadth (molded): 36mDepth (molded): 18.45mGross Tonnage: 38,238Deadweight: 66,529 metric tonsMain Engine: MITSUI-MAN B&W 7S50ME-B9.3 Diesel Engine x1setService Speed: abt. 14.5 knotsComplement: 24 personsClassification Society: NKFlag: Liberia

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 66,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. "CHRISTINA" (MES Hull No.1919) at its Tamano Works on 15th March, 2018 to Ostria Marine Co., Marshall Islands. This is the 16th ship of our "neo66BC", the "wide beam shallow draft vessel" of our line-up “neo series”. Service Speed abt. * The vessel has four (4) cranes and five (5) cargo holds, and keeps the superior usability of our 56BC. * The vessel is designed to have enough deadweight more than 66,000 metric tons and capacity more than 82,800 cubic meters for loading various cargos like coal, ore, grain, as well as lengthy/heavy cargo such as steel pipe and hot coil. * Fuel oil consumption is less than that of a conventional Supramax bulk carrier despite its enlargement.

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 60,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. "Cyclades" (MES Hull No. 1958) at its Tamano Works on August 17th, 2017 to Eastern Mediterranean Maritime Limited, Hellenic Republic.   This is the 25th ship of the "neo60BC”, the third Eco-Ship line up of our “neo series”.   Principal Particulars Length overall - 199.99 m Breadth (molded) - 32.25 m Depth (molded)  - 18.50 m Gross Tonnage - 34,094 Deadweight - 60,384 metric tons Main Engine -  MITSUI-MAN B&W Diesel Engine 6S50ME-B9.3 x1set Service Speed -  abt. 14.5 knots Complement - 24 persons Classification Society - NK Flag -  Republic of Malta Date of Delivery - 17th August, 2017

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 60,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. "INDIGO BREEZE" (MES Hull No. 1926) at its Tamano Works on 22nd February, 2017 to ARIST MARITIME S.A., the Republic of Panama. This is the 22nd ship of our “neo60BC”, the third Eco-Ship line up of our “neo series”. Service Speed  abt. * The vessel has four (4) cranes and five (5) cargo holds, and keeps the superior usability of “Mitsui 56”. * The vessel achieves over 60,000 deadweight with Panamax beam and keeps our neo56’s compatibility for ports and trade routes. * The vessel is designed for loading various cargos like coal, ore, grain, as well as lengthy/heavy cargo such as steel pipe and hot coil.

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 60,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V.  Desert Harrier (MES Hull No. 1910) at its Chiba Works on February 1, 2017 to Genoa Shipping and Investment Limited, Marshall Islands.   This is the 21st ship of the builder's neo60BC line, and the third Eco-Ship line up of its neo series. Length overall: 199.99 m Breadth (molded): 32.25 m Depth (molded): 18.50 m Gross Tonnage: 34,507 Deadweight: 60,447 metric tons Main Engine: MITSUI-MAN B&W Diesel Engine 6S50ME-B9.3 x1set Service Speed: abt. 14.5 knots Complement: 24 persons Classification Society: ABS Flag: Marshall Islands Date of Delivery: February 1, 2017

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 60,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. STH CHIBA (MES Hull No. 1915) at its Chiba Works on January 5, 2017 to Sea Trade Holdings Inc., Marshall Islands.   This is the 19th ship of the builder's “neo60BC” series, and third Eco-Ship line up of the “neo series”. Principal Particulars Length overall: 199.99 m Breadth (molded): 32.25 m Depth (molded): 18.50 m Gross Tonnage: 34,551 Deadweight: 60,456 metric tons Main Engine: MITSUI-MAN B&W Diesel Engine 6S50ME-B9.3 x1set Service Speed: abt. 14.5 knots Complement: 24 persons Classification Society: NK Flag: Cyprus Date of Delivery: January 5, 2017

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 60,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. "SBI POSEIDON" (MES Hull No. 1911) at its Chiba Works on 13th September, 2016 to SBI Poseidon Shipping Company Limited, Marshall Islands. This is the 14th ship of our “neo60BC”, the third Eco-Ship line up of our “neo series”. Service Speed           abt. The vessel has four (4) cranes and five (5) cargo holds, and keeps the superior usability of “Mitsui 56”. The vessel achieves over 60,000 deadweight with panamax beam and keeps our neo56’s compatibility for ports and trade routes. The vessel is designed for loading various cargos like coal, ore, grain, as well as lengthy/heavy cargo such as steel pipe and hot coil.

Japanese shipbuilder Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) has completed and delivered a 60,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. Ionic Unicorn (MES Hull No. 1905) at its Chiba Works on March 28, 2016 to Ionic Unicorn Inc., Marshall Islands. The vessel is the 11th ship of the builder’s neo60BC, the third Eco-Ship line up of its neo series. Designed for loading various cargos like coal, ore, grain, as well as lengthy/heavy cargo such as steel pipe and hot coil, the ship has four cranes and five cargo holds, and keeps with the usability of Mitsui 56, the builder said. The size of hatch opening is the largest for this type of vessel in terms of both length and width.

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 66,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. "DRAFTDODGER" (MES Hull No.1882) at its Tamano Works on March 11, 2016 to Ypsos Maritime Ltd, Liberia.   This is the 12th ship of our "neo66BC", the "wide beam shallow draft vessel" of our line up “neo series”.   Principal Particulars Length overall: 199.99 m Breadth (molded): 36.00 m Depth (molded) : 18.45 m Gross Tonnage: 38,219 Deadweight: 66,545 metric tons  Main Engine: MITSUI-MAN B&W Diesel Engine 7S50ME-B9.3 x1set Service Speed: abt. 14.5 knots  Complement:24 persons Classification Society: NK Date of Delivery: March 11, 2016

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 60,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. STH Athens (MES Hull No. 1898) at its Chiba Works on August 27, 2015 to Sea Trade Holdings Inc., Marshall Islands. Athens is the fourth ship of the builder's “neo60BC” series, and the third Eco-Ship line up of its“neo series”. Service Speed     abt.

Japanese shipbuilder Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) announced it has completed and delivered a 66,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. Draftvader (MES Hull No.1881) at its Tamano Works on July 17, 2015 to Solaris Marine Ltd., Liberia. The vessel is the ninth ship of the builder's "neo66BC" series, the wide beam shallow draft vessel of its “neo series” lineup. Service Speed     abt.

MES delivers next ship of its Eco-Ship neo60BC design, 60,000 DWT type bulk carrierM.V. Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 60,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. Phoenix Rising (MES Hull No. 1903) at its Chiba Works on July 1, 2015 to Saville Shipping Corporation, Liberia. Phoenix Rising is the second ship of the builder’s neo60BC, and the third Eco-Ship in the neo series lineup. The vessel features four cranes and five cargo holds, and keeps the superior usability of Mitsui 56, the shipbuilder said.

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 56,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. Desert Osprey (MES Hull No. 1862) at its Chiba Works on March 31 2015 to Lazio Shipping and Investment Limited, Republic of Marshall Islands. This is the 9th ship of our “neo56BC”, the new generation eco-ship. This keeps the superior usability and reliability of “Mitsui 56” which is highly appreciated in the market and more than 160 units have been delivered by MES. The electronic controlled engine and optimized shape make the superior propulsive efficiency and fuel oil consumption.

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 56,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. Alam Makmur (MES Hull No. 1866) at its Chiba Works on March 16, 2015 to Lepta Shipping Co., Ltd., Liberia. This is the eighth ship of MES’ neo56BC, the new generation eco-ship. According to the builder, this keeps the usability and reliability of Mitsui 56 which has seen more than 160 units delivered by MES. The vessel has four cranes and five cargo holds and is designed for loading various cargos like coal, ore, grain, as well as lengthy/heavy cargo such as steel pipe and hot coil.

M.V. Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 56,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. “HANJIN CHIBA” (MES Hull No. 1829) at its Chiba Works on 19th November, 2014 to VENUS OCEAN NAVIGATION S.A., Panama. This is the 7th ship of our “neo56BC”, the new generation eco-ship. This keeps the superior usability and reliability of “Mitsui 56” which is highly appreciated in the market and more than 160 units have been delivered by MES. The electronic controlled engine and optimized shape make the superior propulsive efficiency and fuel oil consumption.

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 66,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. Clipper Excelsior (MES Hull No. 1859) at its Tamano Works on March 25, 2014 to Clio Marine Inc., Liberia. This is the third ship of MES’ wide beam shallow draft vessel called neo66BC, the new generation ship of the builder’s neo series lineup. The ship is designed to have enough deadweight for more than 66,000 metric tons and capacity for more than 82,800 cubic meters for loading various cargos like coal, ore and grain, as well as lengthy/heavy cargo such as steel pipe and hot coil.

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 56,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. TON HIL Ⅱ (MES Hull No. 1852) at its Chiba Works on February 14, 2014 to TON HIL SHIPPING SA, Marshall Islands. This vessel is a handy-max type bulk carrier of 56,000 dwt with a large cargo hold capacity over 70,000 m3 and marks the 163rd ship of its series.

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 66,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. Draftslayer (MES Hull No. 1878) at its Tamano Works on 15th January, 2014 to Kinissis Navigation E.N.E./Niovis Shipping Co., S.A., Greece. This is the second ship of the "wide beam shallow draft vessel" called "neo66BC", the new generation ship of our line up "neo series".

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 66,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V.Clipper Excalibur (MES Hull No. 1858) at its Tamano Works on November 6, 2013 to Clio Marine Inc., Liberia. This unprecedented wide beam shallow draft vessel, called neo66BC, will be the pioneer of the eco-ship as the first ship of our line up neo series.

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 56,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V.Ocean Bright (MES Hull No. 1848) at its Tamano Works on August 7, 2013 to Mingtai Navigation Co., Ltd., Taiwan. This vessel is a handy-max type bulk carrier of 56,000 dwt with a large cargo hold capacity over 70,000 m3 and marks the 160th ship of its series. According to the builder, the vessel is designed to have the following same features as "Mitsui 56": good manageable size of 56…

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 56,000 dwt type bulk carrier MV Sun VILⅡ (MES Hull No. 1851) at its Chiba Works on August 6, 2013 to Sun VIL Shipping SA, Marshall Islands. This vessel is a handy-max type bulk carrier of 56,000 dwt with a large cargo hold capacity over 70,000 m3 and marks the 159th ship of its series. The vessel is designed in accordance with IACS Common Structural Rules. As a result, structural safety and operational flexibility are improved.

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 56,000 dwt type bulk carrier MV Devon Bay (MES Hull No. 1843) at its Tamano Works on July 1, 2013 to “K” Line Bulk Shipping (U.K.) Ltd. This vessel is a handy-max type bulk carrier of 56,000 dwt with a large cargo hold capacity over 70,000 m3 and marks the 158th ship of its series. This 56,000 dwt type bulk carrier series of MES is widely called Mitsui’s 56 and is highly appreciated in the market, the company said. More than 170 units of this series have been ordered from MES. 1. The vessel is designed in accordance with IACS Common Structural Rules. As a result, structural safety and operational flexibility are improved.