Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 56,000 DWT bulk carrier M.V. “NEW BEGINNING” (MES Hull No. 1835) at its Tamano Works on 23rd January, 2013 to New Blossom Maritime S.A., Panama.
The 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 151st 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. More than 170 units of this series have been ordered from MES.
Principal Particulars:
Length overall / 189.99 m
Length (between perpendiculars) / 182.00 m
Breadth (molded) / 32.25 m
Depth (molded) / 18.10 m
Gross Tonnage / 31,768
Deadweight / 56,098 metric tons
Main Engine / MITSUI-MAN B&W Diesel Engine 6S50MC-C7 x1set
Maximum Continuous Output / 9,070 kW x 125.0rpm
Service Speed / abt.14.5 knots
Complement / 24 persons
Classification Society / NK
Flag / Panama
Special Features
(a) Good manageable size of 56,000 dwt at the summer draft.
(b) Length and draft in consideration for accessibility to world main ports.
(c) Low Fuel Oil Consumption based on good propulsive performance.
(a) The size of hatch opening is the largest for this type of vessel in terms of both length and width.
(b) Each cargo hold has a sufficient clear length in order to load long pipes.
(c) Cargo hold is well strengthened to load heavy cargo such as hot coil etc.
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Press Release, January 23, 2013