Japan's Imabari Shipbuilding handed over a new handysize bulk carrier to UAE-based shipping company Marla Trading on Monday, March 17.
MTR Chessmaster has an LOA of 199.9 metres, a beam of 32.24 metres, a depth of 19.3 metres, a deadweight of 63,470, and a gross tonnage of 36,500. A 6S50ME-C9.7 provided by MAN delivers a service speed of 14 knots.
Each of the holds is equipped with a top tank and a funnel tank to ensure suitability for loading solid bulk cargo. The cargo compartment 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.
The deck is equipped with four cranes, which can handle cargo even in ports that lack handling facilities.
The vessel will be used to transport grain, coal, iron ore, cement, steel coils, and dangerous goods that comply with the IMDG Code.
A ballast water treatment system is also fitted.