On October 25, Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) has finally completed and delivered a 60,000 dwt type bulk carrier ‘M.V. Venezia’ to Eastern Mediterranean Maritime Limited. The new carrier is the 26th ship belonging to MES “Neo60BC” series and third Eco-Ship line up of MES “neo series”.
Vessel features:
- Length overall: 199.99 m
- Breadth (molded): 32.25 m
- Depth (molded): 18.50 m
- Gross Tonnage: 34,094
- Deadweight: 60,388 metric tons
- Main Engine: MITSUI-MAN B&W 6S50ME-B9.3 Diesel Engine x1set
- Service Speed: abt. 14.5 knots
- Complement: 24 persons
- Classification Society: NK
- Flag: Republic of Malta
- Date of Delivery: 25th October, 2017
Special Features:
- The vessel is equipped with four cranes and five cargo holds with superior usability of “Mitsui 56”.
- The vessel has a maximum carrying weight of 60,000 DWT with Panamax beam to maintain ‘neo56’ compatibility for ports and trade routes.
- The vessel has been customized for loading various cargos like coal, ore, grain, as well as lengthy/heavy cargo such as steel pipe and hot coil.
- A new bow and stern design has been designed for enhanced performance in rough sea conditions and to provide good maneuverability.
- The size of hatch opening is the largest for this type of vessel in terms of both length and width.
- Main Engine, MITSUI-MAN B&W 6S50ME-B9.3 Diesel Engine , complying with MARPOL NOx restriction (Tier-II) for exhaust gas emissions, gives superior fuel oil consumption over wide range of output.
- The ship is equipped with low sulfur fuel oil tanks, which are designed for operation in ECA (Emission Control Areas).
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Source: MES
