China: New Handysize Bulker Passes Trials

On March 22, the 35,000-DWT bulk carrier N366, built by COSCO (Guangdong) Shipyard for Harbor Shipping, successfully completed three-day sea trials.

In addition to meeting all conventional construction specification requirements, N366 is equipped with a new set of ballast water treatment system which meets the new requirements of NK classification society, making it possible for the ship to sail smoothly in Southeast Asia, Australia as well as other regions and countries.

Harbor Shipping has been working with COSCO (Guangdong) Shipyard on a total of 4 construction projects, among which a 57,000-DWT bulk carrier has already been delivered, while the construction of two 35,000-DWT bulk carriers is expected to start in May.

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Press release, April 5, 2013