Sinopacific Shipbuilding said its Crown 63 design feature the EEDI
Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group on Saturday penned an order to build four 63,500 dwt supramax bulk carriers for an international shipowner. The order includes an option for two more vessels.
Financial terms for the contract were not disclosed. Sinopacific Shipbuilding said its Crown 63 design features the energy efficiency design index (EEDI) parameters to meet the standards of IMO.
The Crown 63 design also provides 9% more deadweight tonnage and 13% less bunker fuel consumption.
“Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group will continue to persist in its strategy of relying on the innovation of business models and advanced technology to maintain its leadership position in this niche market of shipbuilding,” said Simon Liang, chairman of Sinopacific Shipbuilding.
Source: Seatrade-Asia
