- The Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) has added four Newcastlemax bulk carriers from Berge Bulk.
- Berge Bulk receives a 10% reduction on registration fees due to the ships’ use of green technologies.
- The ships comply with the latest MARPOL and EEDI regulations.
The Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) is the first flag state to join the Getting to Zero Coalition. It has added four new energy-efficient Newcastlemax bulk carriers from Singapore-based Berge Bulk. These ships align with Berge Bulk’s commitment to sustainability and benefit from reduced registration fees offered by IOMSR for vessels deploying green technology, reports SAFETY4SEA.
Details of the New Vessels
The four Newcastlemax bulk carriers, each with a capacity of 211,000 DWT. They include Berge Mauna Kea, Berge Mauna Loa, Berge Haleakala, and Berge Hualalai.They were built by Imabari Shipbuilding in Japan.
These vessels consume 15% less fuel than other Newcastlemax ships in Berge Bulk’s fleet, making them highly energy efficient.
Cutting-Edge Technology Features
The new ships feature advanced hull designs, smaller, more efficient main engines, and upgraded stern gear systems.
These technologies optimize fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, helping Berge Bulk work toward its sustainability goals.
IOMSR director Cameron Mitchell said, “These vessels are deploying a wide variety of energy-efficient technologies. It has been brilliant for our surveying team to work with Berge Bulk registering and fine-tuning all these cutting-edge innovations.”
He added, “We also helped deliver the Berge Olympus, the world’s most powerful sailing cargo ship to the IOMSR following a retrofit. This project saw four WindWings installed on the Newcastlemax bulker.”
Green Registration Fee Reductions
As part of IOMSR’s green registration fees regime, Berge Bulk receives a 10% reduction in annual registration fees for each of these vessels.
The ships are 6% more fuel-efficient than their predecessors and 40% more efficient than vessels built in 2008, as part of Berge Bulk’s zero emissions goal by 2025.
Optimized Fuel Consumption and Maneuverability
The ships incorporate several features designed to optimize fuel consumption and maintain higher operating speeds, including a smaller main engine with low-load tuning and a custom propeller duct.
These innovations result in a 15% reduction in fuel consumption compared to older Newcastlemax ships in the fleet.
Additional Efficiency Enhancements Planned
Berge Bulk plans to further enhance the efficiency of the vessels through power management, propeller fouling prevention, high-frequency data collection systems, and an advanced voyage optimization system.
These measures will continuously monitor performance and ensure maximum energy efficiency.
Compliance with International Standards
The new vessels meet the latest MARPOL air pollution regulations and comply with Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) Phase 3 standards.
This applies to ships over 400 gross tonnage engaged in international voyages, ahead of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) requirements.
The ships primarily operate between Australia, Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, China, and Brazil, regions known for their favorable wind conditions, further boosting their operational efficiency.
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Source: SAFETY4SEA
