Japan's Imabari Shipbuilding has handed over two new bulk carriers in a series ordered by separate customers.
Ultra OL (pictured) will be operated by Taiwanese shipping company OceanLance Maritime while Ultra Endurance has been delivered to Denmark-based Ultrabulk. Both are registered to Panama and were built in compliance with ClassNK rules.
Ultra OL and Ultra Endurance each have an LOA of 199.98 metres, a beam of 32.24 metres, a depth of 19.3 metres, a deadweight of approximately 63,700, a gross tonnage of 36,140, and one MAN 6S50ME-C9.7 main engine that can deliver a service speed of about 14 knots.
The ships were built in accordance with the Common Structure Code. The hold of each ship is equipped with a top tank and a funnel tank to ensure suitability for loading solid bulk cargo.
The hold has a large opening for easy loading and unloading, and each cargo compartment is equipped with a folding hatch cover that can be opened and closed front and back as a space-saving measure.
Four cranes will meanwhile ensure proper cargo handling in ports lacking in dedicated facilities.
The ships have been designed for the transport of grain, coal, iron ore, cement, steel coils, and even IMDG Code-compliant dangerous goods. Ballast water treatment systems are also fitted.