MES Delivers "Eco-Ship" Bulk Carrier

Marinelink.com November 6, 2013

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 66,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V.Clipper Excalibur (MES Hull No. 1858) at its Tamano Works on November 6, 2013 to Clio Marine Inc., Liberia.

This unprecedented wide beam shallow draft vessel, called neo66BC, will be the pioneer of the eco-ship as the first ship of our line up neo series.

Principal Particulars
Length overall: 199.99 m
Breadth (molded): 36 m
Depth (molded): 18.45 m
Gross tonnage: 38,203
Deadweight: 66,721 metric tons
Main Engine: MITSUI-MAN B&W diesel engine 7S50ME-B9.3 x1set
Maximum continuous output: 8,470 kW
Service speed: about 14.5 knots
Complement: 25 persons
Classification society: NK
Flag: Panam