
Imabari Shipbuilding completes 40,000-ton bulk carrier
The vessel has the capacity to load bulk cargoes, grain, and coal amongst others.
Japan’s Imabari Shipbuilding has announced the completion of the 40,000-ton bulk carrier called Mersea Island.
In a statement, the company described the vessel as an ocean-going bulk carrier with a double-hull, box-shaped hold construction and topside tanks. It is equipped with four deck cranes, and each cargo hold features a large hatch opening with a folding-type hatch cover.
The vessel was designed to carry a variety of cargoes, such as bulk cargoes, grain, coal, ore, cement, steel coil, and long size steel.
This vessel is equipped to comply with various environmental regulations, including the MARPOL Convention and the Ballast Water Management Convention. It achieves high propulsion performance through energy-saving devices, a high-efficiency propeller, and low-friction hull paint.