Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding delivers bulk carrier to Sea Trade Holdings
Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES-S) completed and delivered a 60,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. "STH MONTREAL" (Hull No. 1940) at its Tamano Shipyard on 27th November, 2018 to Sea Trade Holdings Inc., Republic of the Marshall Islands, the company said in a press release.
This is the 29th ship of "neo60BC", the third Eco-Ship line up of "neo series".
Principal Particulars
Length overall 199.99m
Breadth (molded) 32.25m
Depth (molded) 18.50m
Gross Tonnage 34,547
Deadweight 60,362metric tons
Main Engine MITSUI-MAN B&W 6S50ME-B9.3 Diesel Engine x1set
Service Speed abt. 14.5 knots
Complement 24 persons
Classification Society NK
Flag Cyprus
Date of Delivery 27th November, 2018
Special Features
The vessel has four cranes and five cargo holds, and keeps the superior usability of 56BC.
The vessel achieves over 60,000 deadweight with Panamax beam and keeps 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.
The new form of the bow and stern makes it possible to keep good performance in rough sea conditions as well as calm sea conditions and shows better maneuverability.
The size of hatch opening is the largest for this type of vessel in terms of both length and width.
Main Engine, MITSUI-MAN B&W 6S50ME-B9.3 Diesel Engine, complying with MARPOL NOx restriction (Tier-II) for exhaust gas emissions, gives superior fuel oil consumption over wide range of output.
Considering strengthened restriction for SOx, the ship has low sulfur fuel oil tanks, which are designed for operation in ECA (Emission Control Areas).
Compliance with the SOLAS Noise Code contributes to improve crew working and living environment.
