Japanese shipbuilder Imabari Shipbuilding has delivered a new 40,000 DWT bulk carrier, Clipper Mallorca, from its main Imabari shipyard on July 22.
The Singapore-flagged vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 40,313 and a gross tonnage of 25,003. It features a length of 182.9 metres, a beam of 31 metres, and is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NK). The vessel is powered by a single MAN 6G4G5ME-C9.7 main engine, giving it a service speed of approximately 14 knots.
The bulk carrier features a double-hull construction with box-shaped holds suitable for a wide variety of cargoes and is equipped with four deck cranes for cargo handling.
According to Imabari, Clipper Mallorca complies with various environmental regulations, including MARPOL and the ballast water management convention. It also meets the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) Phase 3 requirements ahead of schedule. For improved efficiency, the vessel is fitted with energy-saving devices and uses low-friction paint on its hull.