MES Delivers Nord Bright Bulk Carrier

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 56,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. Nord Bright (MES Hull No. 1783) at its Chiba Works on April 22, 2010 to Norden Shipping (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., Singapore.

This vessel is a handy-max type bulk carrier of 56,000 dwt with a huge cargo hold capacity over 70,000m3 and marks the 102nd ship of its series.

This 56,000 dwt type bulk carrier series of MES is widely called Mitsui’s 56. More than 150 units of this series have been ordered from MES.

Main particulars:
Length overall     623.3 ft
Length (between perpendiculars)     597.1 ft
Breadth (molded)     105.8 ft
Depth (molded)     59.4 ft
Draft (molded)     41.6 ft
Gross Tonnage     31,759
Deadweight     56,108 metric tons
Main Engine     MITSUI-MAN B&W Diesel Engine 6S50MC-C x1set
Maximum Continuous Output     9,070 kW x 125.0rpm
Service Speed     approx.. 14.5 knots
Complement     26 persons
Classification Society     NK
Flag     Singapore