Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 56,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. “IONIC SMYRNI” (MES Hull No. 1846) at its Tamano Works on 18th April, 2013 to IONIC SMYRNI INC., Marshall Island.
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 155th 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 31,770
Deadweight 56,025 metric tons
Main Engine MITSUI-MAN B&W Diesel Engine 6S50MC-C8.2 x1set
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.
[mappress] Press Release, April 18, 2013;