Japan’s Imabari Shipbuilding Group has delivered the 64,000 DWT bulk carrier Belfortune to Norwegian dry bulk operator Belships. The vessel, built at Imabari’s main shipyard, was handed over on October 23 and joins Belships’ modern fleet of eco-efficient bulk carriers.
Vessel Specifications and Design
The Belfortune, registered under the Panama flag, measures 199.9 metres in length and 32.2 metres in breadth, with a deadweight capacity of 63,709 tonnes. Classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK), it is powered by a MAN 6S50ME-C9.7 main engine, enabling a service speed of approximately 14 knots.
The vessel’s design adheres to the Common Structural Rules (CSR) for bulk carriers and oil tankers. Its cargo holds are equipped with topside and hopper tanks, allowing the ship to transport a wide variety of cargoes, including grain, coal, ore, cement, and steel products.
Efficiency and Environmental Features
To improve cargo-handling efficiency, the Belfortune features four deck cranes and wide hatch openings with folding-type covers. It is compliant with both the IMSBC and IMDG codes, allowing for the safe carriage of solid bulk and hazardous materials.
Environmentally, the vessel meets the IMO’s Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) Phase 3 requirements ahead of schedule. It also includes a ballast water treatment system and an inventory of hazardous materials, in line with ship recycling regulations.
High propulsion efficiency is further enhanced through energy-saving devices, a high-efficiency propeller, and low-friction hull paint, reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
The delivery of the Belfortune underscores Imabari Shipbuilding’s commitment to producing environmentally advanced and operationally efficient vessels. For Belships, the new addition strengthens its fleet capacity and supports its long-term sustainability goals in global dry bulk operations.
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Source: BAIRD MARITIME
