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Japan : NYK to Build New Energy-saving Bulk Carrier under Long-term Charter Contract
Publish Date : 12-Jul-2019
NYK has concluded a contract with Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) for construction of a next-generation energy-saving bulk carrier. After delivery in 2021, the ship is expected to transport raw materials for JFE Steel Corporation under a long-term charter contract between NYK and JFE Steel.
The ship will be a cape-size bulker for trading iron ore and coking coal in and around the Pacific. The new energy-efficient vessel not only will be compliant with NOx (nitrogen oxide) emission regulations (Tier III) and the IMO SOx emission cap* but also will have a larger cargo space than a conventional ship, leading to improved fuel economy.
The ships carbon dioxide emissions also meet the stricter Phase 2 Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) requirements entering into force in 2020.
In addition, cargo hold corrosion resistant steel (JFE-SIP-CC) developed by JFE Steel will be used for the parts of the ship to improve corrosion resistance.
In accordance with its medium-term management plan Staying Ahead 2022 with Digitalization and Green, the NYK Group continues to secure stable freight rates through long-term contracts and is making efforts to contribute to realizing a sustainable society through the operation of an environment-friendly ship.
* The ship will be installed with an SOx scrubber (system for desulphurizing exhaust gas) to meet the International Maritime Organizations regulations requiring a global 0.5 percent cap on sulphur content in marine fuels starting in 2020.
- Vessel Particulars
Length overall: about 299.9 meters
Breadth: about 50.00 meters
Depth: about 25.00 meters
Gross tonnage: about 108,900 tons
Deadweight tonnage: about 211,000 tons
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