Order for first B.Delta68 SUL newbuildings

Deltamarin’s B.Delta family has scored further success as the Vulica Shipping Co. Ltd ordered the first ever B.Delta68 SUL (selfunloading) vessels. The order for the two bulk carriers was placed with the Chinese Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry Co. Ltd.

Deltamarin’s design contract with Hantong shipyard covers approval design (basic and detail), procurement handling and site assistance. The contract value is about €3M, and the estimated contract period is ten months. Delivery of the vessels is planned to take place before July 2017.

The B.Delta68 SUL is a Panamax sized selfunloading bulk carrier featuring a state of the art, fuel efficient and environmental friendly design. The vessel design is developed by Deltamarin and tailor-fit for the customer’s special purposes. The ships will comply with the most stringent environmental regulations.

The design is based on the fully tested hull of the larger B.Delta82, but with shallower draft. The overall length of the vessel is 229 m, beam 32 m and max draft 12.8 m. The guaranteed service speed shall be at least 13.5 knot.

The current orderbook of the B.Delta family includes 121 ships, mostly of the B.Delta37 and B.Delta43 types, but also selfunloader and Laker ships. B.Delta derivatives, such as chemical tankers, are also under construction in China.

In total, already 40 B.Delta ships and derivates have been delivered from six different shipyards in China. Nine shipowners have already received their vessels, which have proved to perform successfully both during sea trials and in service for the last three years.