Vietnam: HVS Holds Steel Cutting Ceremony for Hull No. S073

On May 8th 2012, Steel Cutting ceremony for Hull No. S073, the 37.000 DWT Bulk Carrier was organized under witness of representative from Densa Denizcilik Sanayi e Ticaret AS (Turkey), ABS and the Yard.

S073 is the third in the series of 6 vessels contracted with owner.

Main particulars:

– Length: 187 m

– Breadth: 27.8m

– Depth: 15.6m

– Cargo capacity: 47,600 m3

– Speed: 14.0 knots

Keel Laying was scheduled to be taken place in the end of August, 2012.

Hyundai – Vinashin Shipyard Co 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, May 8, 2012; Image: hyundai-vinashin