For Sale: 11,500 DWT In-Service Double-Skin Bulk Carrier
Vessel Specifications
- Built Year/Location: 2008, Zhejiang, China
- Trading Area: Coastal
- Classification Society: CCS
- Main Dimensions: 134.80m × 18.80m × 10.00m
- Full Load Draft: 7.60m
- Structural Form: Double bottom / double skin / Class B ice-strengthened
- Cargo Holds: 3 holds, 3 hatches
- Hatch Covers: Hydraulic vertical-lifting steel weathertight
- Grain Capacity: 13,800 m³
- Gross Tonnage / Net Tonnage: 7,260T / 4,066T
- Main Propulsion: Guangchai 6G32, 2,665 kW (3,630 hp)
- Current Status: In-service, good condition, suitable for domestic and international applications
Key Advantages
- Robust Double-Skin Design: Double bottom and double skin construction, combined with Class B ice-strengthening, provides exceptional hull integrity, cargo safety, and resilience in challenging operating conditions.
- Efficient Cargo Handling: 3 holds with hydraulic vertical-lifting hatch covers enable rapid loading and unloading, optimizing turnaround time in port.
- Generous Cargo Capacity: 13,800 cubic meters of hold volume supports efficient transport of a wide range of bulk commodities.
- Reliable Power: The Guangchai 6G32 main engine delivers consistent 2,665 kW power, ensuring reliable performance and fuel efficiency for coastal and short-sea operations.
- Immediate Deployment: Currently in active service and well-maintained, the vessel is ready for immediate operational use, minimizing downtime for new owners.
- Global Trading Suitability: CCS classification and robust design make it suitable for both domestic and international shipping requirements, ideal for coastal and short-sea bulk cargo transport.