Japan: MES Delivers 150th Ship of ‘Mitsui’s 56’ Series

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 56,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. “OCEAN SPLENDOR” (MES Hull No. 1841) at its Tamano Works on 17th January, 2013.

This vessel is a handy-max type bulk carrier of 56,000 dwt, built for Mingtai Navigation Co., Ltd., Taiwan, with a large cargo hold capacity over 70,000 m3 and marks the 150th 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.

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MES, January 21, 2013