OC orders newbuildings at NACKS

18th February 2013


OLDENDORFF CARRIERS orders ultramax newbuildings at NACKS

Shortly before Christmas 2012 OLDENDORFF CARRIERS concluded a newbuilding contract with Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. for 2 x 61,200 deadweight eco ultramax bulk carriers. The vessels will feature fuel saving devices such as semi-duct system with contra fins and a projected speed and consumption of 13 knots on 22.7 metric tons IFO on full draft. Further will both vessels be fitted with 35 metric tons cranes, A60 bulkhead, grain/cement holes and the ability to load steel coils up to full deadweight. Delivery is scheduled for mid 2014.