MES completes bulk carrier Nordhval for D/S Norden A/S
Mitsui
Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) has completed
the 56,000DWT type bulk carrier Nordhval (HN: 1565) at its Tamano
Works for D/S Norden A/S of Denmark. The ships
from the series, built for D/S Norden A/S are the first of a
series of newly developed 56,000DWT type handymax bulkers, following
50,000DWT series. This new series has a cargo capacity of about
70,800m3 and 56,000DWT, both larger than the previous series.
The vessel is powered by a Mitsui- M A N B & W 6S50MCC type
diesel line which has lighter weight, smaller size and larger
output compared with the previous type. The vessel has five
cargo holds and four deck cranes with loading capacity of 30
tons each, and the wide hatch openings facilitate cargo
ships handling. Grab buckets are stored at the cross decks,
so that lumber can be loaded on the upper deck.The company of
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. is building
a lot of high qualited cargo and cruise
ships for heavy industry of the world.
Ship's Specifications:
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 189.99m x 182.00m x 32.26m
x 17.90m x 12.55m
DWT/GT: 56,060t/31,260t
Main engine: Mitsui-MAN B&W 6S50MCC diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 9,480KW x 127.0rpm
Speed, service: 14.5kt
