U-Ming christens new eco-friendly 210,000 dwt bulk carrier

Taiwanese bulk carrier company U-Ming Marine has hosted a christening ceremony for the fourth 210,000 dwt eco-friendly bulk carrier built by Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry Co.

As informed, the ceremony took place at the Qingdao Beihai’s shipyard on 24 March. The ship was named Cape Mars.

Cape Mars has a length of 299.92 meters, a width of 50 meters and a deadweight tonnage of 210,000 tons. It is the last of four 210,000 dwt series under U-Ming’s latest Cape fleet renewal plan.  

The vessel was built with the concept of energy conservation and environmental protection hence it is equipped with the latest MAN B&W engines, flow guides, vortex generators, low-resistance antifouling paint and digitalized fleet safety management system.

In addition, the main engine is equipped with a nitrogen oxide treatment system (SCR) to comply with the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Tier III nitrogen oxide emissions requirements. Its Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) is 30% lower than the IMO’s baseline, and its ultra-low fuel consumption performance exceeds the IMO’s second-stage EEDI requirement by 20%, according to the company..

U-Ming has been making every effort in its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) management.  The firm responded to the “1.5°C Climate Action Declaration” of the Taiwan Business Alliance in 2022 and embarked on its low-carbon transformation.

The company signed the climate advocacy document of the R20 Climate Action Regional Organization, aiming to achieve a sustainable shipping and to create a net-zero future.  

U-Ming has also joined the Getting to Zero Coalition, pledging itself to plan and build vessels powered by zero-carbon fuels to achieve the goal of net-zero carbon emissions. 

Its fleet consists of 73 vessels with a total carrying capacity of 8.82 million tons. A few days ago, the firm welcomed 4th LNG-powered bulker which will be chartered by mining giant Anglo-Eastern.