M.V. "STH MONTREAL", 60,000 DWT Type Bulk Carrier Delivered
Press Release
29th Ship of MES's Eco-Ship "neo60BC"
Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES-S) completed and delivered a 60,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. "STH MONTREAL" (Hull No. 1940) at its Tamano Shipyard on 27th November, 2018 to Sea Trade Holdings Inc., Republic of the Marshall Islands .
This is the 29th ship of our "neo60BC", the third Eco-Ship line up of our "neo series".
Principal Particulars
| Length overall | 199.99m |
|---|---|
| Breadth (molded) | 32.25m |
| Depth (molded) | 18.50m |
| Gross Tonnage | 34,547 |
| Deadweight | 60,362metric 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 | Cyprus |
| Date of Delivery | 27th November, 2018 |
Special Features
- The vessel has four (4) cranes and five (5) cargo holds, and keeps the superior usability of our 56BC.
- The vessel achieves over 60,000 deadweight with Panamax beam and keeps our neo56's compatibility for ports and trade routes.
- The vessel is designed for loading various cargos like coal, ore, grain, as well as lengthy/heavy cargo such as steel pipe and hot coil.
- 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.
- 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.
- Considering strengthened restriction for SOx, the ship has low sulfur fuel oil tanks, which are designed for operation in ECA (Emission Control Areas).
- Compliance with the SOLAS Noise Code contributes to improve crew working and living environment.