Japan: Tsuneishi Pens Contract for Two TESS-58 Bulkers

UM BULK AS, Grimstad, J/V between the J.J. Ugland companies, Grimstad and Mitsubishi Corporation, has signed an agreement with Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd of Japan to buy 2 bulk carriers of TESS-58 type.

The TESS-58 was developed in 2003. By increasing the draft of the TESS52, the load capacity was increased to 58,100 tons without increasing the overall length or width, thus achieving a considerable improvement in economic efficiency. Environmental features include the use of advanced electric equipment on the deck to avoid the danger of oil leaks from hydraulic equipment. The size of the ship body allows easy entry into major ports around the world, and it is popular as the largest Handymax bulk carrier in the world.

Main dimensions:

Length overall / 189.99 m

Length between perpendiculars / 185.78 m

Breath moulded / 32.26 m

Depth moulded / 18.00 m

The vessels will be delivered in 2014 and 2015 from Tsuneishi Heavy Industries, Cebu in the Philippines and represent next generation of bulk carriers with eco-design and more effective engines.

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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, January 28, 2013