M.V Ionic Unicorn – 11th Eco Ship Delivered By MES

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) has completed and delivered M.V. Ionic Unicorn, the third Eco-Ship line up of neo series to Ionic Unicorn Inc., Marshall Islands.

The 60,000 dwt type bulk carrier was delivered by the Japanese shipbuilder at its Chiba Works on March 28, 2016.  The vessel is the 11th ship of the builder’s “neo60BC” the third Eco-Ship line up of its neo series.

Highlights:

• The vessel is designed for various cargos like coal, ore, grain, as well as lengthy/heavy cargo such as steel pipe and hot coil.
• The ship has four cranes and five cargo holds, and keeps with the usability of Mitsui 56.
• The size of hatch opening is the largest for this type of vessel in terms of both length and width.
• The vessel achieves over 60,000 deadweight with panamax beam and keeps our neo56’s compatibility for ports and trade routes.
• The new form of the bow and stern makes it possible to keep good performance in rough sea conditions as well as calm sea conditions and shows better maneuverability.
• Main Engine, MITSUI-MAN B&W Diesel Engine 6S50ME-B9.3, complies with MARPOL NOx restriction (Tier-II) for exhaust gas emissions, gives superior fuel oil consumption over wide range of output.
• The ship has low sulfur fuel oil tanks designed for operation in Emission Control Areas (ECA).
• The vessel is designed in accordance with IACS common structural rules.

Features:

Source: MES

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