Clipper Bulk yesterday took delivery of the first of a series of four sister vessels from the Shin Kasado Shipyard of Imabari Shipbuilding Ltd. in Japan. The vessel, named the “Clipper I – Star” after the vessel class, is a 61,000 dwt supramax bulk carrier representing the latest development in technology and super eco fuel consumption.
“ It’s important to us to maintain a modern, state-of-the-art, and efficient fleet ” says Gary Vogel, Partner and CEO in Clipper Group . “ Clipper has taken delivery of more than 100 newbuilding vessels over the last 10 years, so this I – Star vessel is just the latest example of that continuous renewal process. ”
The next sister vessel, the Clipper Triton, will join the Clipper fleet in August. In addition to the four I – S tar vessels, another seven newbuilding bulk carriers are currently scheduled for delivery, from 38,000 dwt handysize to 76,000 dwt panamax vessels.
[mappress] Press Release, June 28, 2013