Kawasaki Heavy Splashes Wisdom’s New Bulker

The launching ceremony took place at Kawasaki’s Kobe Works on May 22, 2018.

As informed, the ship is the sixth energy-saving type bulk carrier with a capacity of 55,000 dwt developed by Kawasaki. Following the outfitting at the Kobe Works quay, the carrier is expected to be delivered to its owner in August 2018.

The 31,700-ton newbuild features a length of 189.9 meters and a width of 32.26 meters. Its market value currently stands at USD 22.92 million, VesselsValue’s data shows.

The vessel has a flush deck with forecastle and five holds that are designed for optimum transport of grains, coals, ores and steel products. Four 30-ton deck cranes are installed along the center in between hatch covers to enable cargo loading and unloading in ports that lack cargo handling facilities.

Amis Nature has an ME-B energy-saving main diesel engine featuring electronic fuel injection, a highly efficient propeller, as well as the Kawasaki semi-duct system with contra fins (SDS-F) and rudder bulb with fins (RBS-F), which all contribute to the vessel’s enhanced propulsion performance, Kawasaki said.

Including Amis Nature, Wisdom Marine currently has a total of fourteen vessels on order at Japanese shipyards, scheduled for delivery between June 2018 and September 2020, according to the company’s website.

Source:worldmaritimenews