Vietnam: Hyundai Vinashin Starts Construction of Three Bulk Carriers

HVS’ fabrication shop continued celebrating 3 consecutive Steel Cutting Ceremonies for the 56, 000 DWT Bulk Carriers having Hull Nos. S050, S051 and S052, in the series of the eight 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.

56,000DWT Bulk Carrier

Length overall – 178 m

Breath Molded – 32.26 m

Depth Molded – 18.30 m

Classification – DNV

Cargo hold – 70,000 ㎥

Speed – 14.5 knot

Main Engine – HYUNDAI-B&W 6S50MC-C7

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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World Maritime News Staff, November 24, 2011; Image: Hyundai-Vinashin