EPS Welcomes Sixth LNG Dual-Fuel Bulker For Charter With Rio Tinto

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The last of six 210,000 dwt LNG dual-fuel Newcastlemax bulkers has been delivered to Singapore-based shipowner Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS), reports offshore energy.

Following its launch in May 2024, the vessel Mount Ossa was handed over to EPS on July 24 by New Times Shipbuilding (NTS) in China.

Fifth unit

Mount Tai, the fifth unit in this series, was named and delivered in May 2023. The fourth vessel, Mount Ararat, was built at the beginning of 2023 while the third vessel was delivered in November 2022.

The delivery of Mount Ossa also marks the 21st vessel being delivered by the Chinese shipyard to EPS.

The company’s 200th ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering operation involved pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) CMA CGM Daytona.

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Source: Offshore energy