Vietnam: HV Shipyard Holds Steel Cutting Ceremony for 56.000 DWT Bulk Carrier

Hyundai Vinashin shipyard, on Nov 30th, successfully organized Steel Cutting Ceremony for Hull No. S053, the 56,000 DWT Bulk Carrier, at its Fabrication Shop. Hull No. S053 is the last in the series of the 8 vessels contracted with Geden Lines (Turkey).

At present, HVS is producing, installing blocks and preparing keel laying for August, 2012. According to plan, the vessels will be delivered at the beginning of 2013.

The vessel will have similar particulars as her elder sisters, she has main particulars as below:

– Length : 188 m

– Breadth: 32.26 m

– Depth: 18.3 m

– Speed: 14.5 knots

– Cargo capacity: 70,700 m3

Hyundai – Vinashin Shipyard Co., Ltd. operates as a shipyard that provides ship repair, conversion, and shipbuilding services. It repairs and converts bulk carriers, crude oil/product tankers, containerships, pure car and truck carriers, LNG/LPG carriers, and dredgers/barges, as well as offshore projects, such as crane barges, floating platforms, and jack up rings. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Khanh Hoa, Vietnam. Hyundai – Vinashin Shipyard Co., Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.

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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, December 1, 2011; Image: hyundai-vinashin