Last week on Oct. 31, Chengxi Shipyard held a grand naming ceremony for the second 71.900 DWT Self unloading bulk carrier. The vessel, being built for Torvald Klaveness Group, was named “Balto”.
After six months of hard work, the vessel registered in LR and complying with the PSPC standards, was ready for the naming ceremony.
On the ceremony and the banquet, Mr. Wang Yongliang , President and Mr. Hu JinGen, Chairman of Chengxi Shipyard Co., Ltd, successively expressed their thanks for the trust and support received from the Torvald Klaveness.
Self-unloaders are an efficient and economical solution for regional freight to ports and terminals with non-existing or limited receiving facilities. By swinging the conveyor booms over the pier, the vessels discharge their cargoes quickly without using shore cranes. The gravity-fed self-unloaders discharge their cargo via enclosed conveyor systems. This minimises noise and dust, making this an attractive option for discharging close to populated areas.
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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, November 7, 2012; Image: chengxi