New Building Projects

2009-10-27


The steel cutting of the first of the 57,000DWT bulk carriers for Ocean Agencies Limited commenced in COSCO Zhoushan Shipyard on the 1st Sep, 2009. Additionally, N129, the 57,000DWT bulk carrier completed sea trials successfully in COSCO Zhoushan Shipyard.

The second 57,000dwt bulk carrier, N191, of the series being built in COSCO Guangdong Shipyard, completed sea trials successfully. During the 6-day sea trial period, 36 commissioning tests, such as the main engine full load trial, vessel performance and "unmanned engine room" related commissioning tests, were carried out. The deck coating and final completion work is now being carried out.

In COSCO Dalian Shipyard, the first of the 92,500DWT bulk carrier series was launched on 16th Sep. 229.2m in length, 38m in breadth and 20.7m in breadth, the 92,500DWT bulk carrier was fabricated in separate modules and built in efficient erection method on the skidway. COSCO Shipyard Group Co. Ltd.