For Sale: 4,500 DWT Coastal Self-Discharging Sand Carrier
Vessel Specifications
- Built Year/Location: 2019, Jiangsu, China
- Trading Area: Coastal (A1+A2)
- Classification Society: ZC
- Main Dimensions: 111.00m × 16.60m × 5.80m
- Full Load Draft: 4.45m
- Main Propulsion: 2 × Weichai 6200, 735 kW (1,000 hp) each
- Discharge System: Weichai 1,000 hp discharge engine; full load discharge time approx. 50 minutes; discharge boom length 32m; belt width 1.6m
- Hatch Covers: Hatchless design
- Gross Tonnage / Net Tonnage: 2,996 / 1,677
- Current Status: In-service, good condition, fully equipped, highly suitable for export
Key Advantages
- Modern & Efficient: Built in 2019, this vessel features a well-maintained hull and fully operational equipment, ensuring reliable performance for sand and aggregate transport.
- Rapid Discharge Capability: Equipped with a dedicated 1,000 hp discharge engine, it can unload a full cargo in just 50 minutes, significantly reducing port turnaround time.
- Optimized Design: The 32m discharge boom and 1.6m wide belt enable efficient and flexible discharge operations in a variety of port and coastal environments.
- Shallow Draft Advantage: With a full load draft of only 4.45m, the vessel can access shallow-water ports and coastal areas inaccessible to larger bulk carriers.
- Immediate Deployment: Currently in active service and ready for immediate use, minimizing downtime and enabling new owners to quickly capitalize on market opportunities.
- Export Suitability: Designed and built to meet international standards, making it an ideal choice for export operations and global sand and aggregate transport markets.