Chengxi to Build Up to Twelve BCs for Parakou Shipping
Chengxi Shipyard Co., Ltd. announced today that it has entered into a shipbuilding contract with Hong Kong shipowner Parakou Shipping for the construction of up to twelve (4+4+4) SDARI’s 64,000 dwt bulk carriers.
SDARI’s 64,000 dwt bulk carrier, also known as Dolphin 64, is an energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly, and economic Supermax vessel. Not only does it have an index of each function much higher than the required baseline standards, but it also shows unparalleled economy over vessels of similar types.
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS:
Length o. a.: 199.90 m
Length b. p.: 194.50 m
Breadth (mid): 32.26m
Depth (mid): 18.50m
Light cargo Draft: 11.30 m
Scanting Draft: 13.30 m
It is reported that the first batch of four new vessels will be delivered in March, May, July and September 2015.
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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, July 5, 2013