The Iwagi Zosen shipyard, part of the Imabari Shipbuilding Group, has delivered a new 63,000DWT Handymax bulk carrier, Diamond Island on August 6.
The Panama-flagged vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 63,543 and a gross tonnage of 36,278. It features a length of 199.9 metres, a beam of 32.2 metres, and is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NK). It is powered by a single MAN 6S50ME-C9.7 main engine, giving it a service speed of approximately 14 knots.
The ship's design complies with the common structural rules for bulk carriers and oil tankers. It features four deck cranes and is designed to carry a wide variety of bulk cargoes, including those compliant with the international maritime solid bulk cargoes and dangerous goods codes.
According to the builder, Diamond Island meets energy efficiency design index (EEDI) Phase 3 requirements ahead of schedule. It is also equipped with a ballast water treatment system and various energy-saving devices, including a high-efficiency propeller and low-friction paint on its hull.