Two 57,000-dwt Bulk Carriers Named on the Same Day in COSCO (Guangdong)

23 August 2013

On July10, the naming ceremonies for the two 57,000-dwt bulk carriers, being built by COSCO (Guangdong) Shipyard for the Greek owner Golden Union, were held simultaneously. The vessels were named "Flag Gangos" and "Loannis G".

More than 150 people, including the owner's representative, Mr. Markopoulos Gerasimos, the general manager of Class NK Guangzhou Branch, Mr. Luo Yudong, the owner's site representatives, the yard's leaders and the shipbuilding division staff, co-witnessed the moment.

The cooperation between Golden Union and COSCO (Guangdong) started 19 years ago. Since then the two sides have established a friendly and trusty relationship. COSCO (Guangdong) has already built and delivered four vessels for Golden Union.

COSCO Shipyard Group Co. Ltd. press release