Beichuan Heavy Industry received an order for 4 large bulk carriers
2013-12-11 09:00
Beihai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry recently signed contracts with two ship owners for the construction of four large bulk carriers.
According to China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, on November 20, Beihai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry and "Hong Kong Baojin" signed a construction contract for 1+1 180,000-ton deadweight bulk carriers. Beihai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry has successfully delivered two similar vessels to the company, which are newly developed and upgraded energy-saving and environmentally friendly Cape-size bulk carriers.
On November 25, Beihai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry signed a construction contract with another well-known Hong Kong ship owner for 1+1 250,000-ton deadweight ore carriers.
In addition, a Singaporean ship owner Cara Shipping Company recently ordered from Beihai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry 2 艘 + optional 2 艘 250000 heavy-duty tonnage VLCCs ( VLOC ),delivery is scheduled for 2016 year.
Relevant 2 艘 VLOC Upon delivery, a long-term charter contract may be signed with an Australian mining company. The price of the new ship has not been disclosed, but industry insiders estimate that each ship will exceed 5500 million US dollars. In addition, Beihai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry previously received an order for Cara Company's 2 艘 180000 heavy-duty tonnage bulk carrier order, which is currently under construction.
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