Chengxi Shipyard Co., Ltd has launched the fourth 71.900 DWT Self-unloading (SUL) bulk carrier for the Norwegian owner, Torvald Klaveness.
The representatives of the owners, surveyors, Mr. Cao Xueming, Vice President, Mr. Ji Jun, Vice President and heads from other related departments of the shipyard participated at the launching ceremony.
Self-unloaders are an efficient and economical solution for regional freight to ports and terminals with non-existing or limited receiving facilities. By swinging the conveyor booms over the pier, the vessels discharge their cargoes quickly without using shore cranes. The gravity-fed self-unloaders discharge their cargo via enclosed conveyor systems. This minimises noise and dust, making this an attractive option for discharging close to populated areas.
[mappress] World Maritime News Staff, January 22, 2013