BOCOM Financial Leasing takes delivery of new pulp carrier

Chinese shipowner BOCOM Financial Leasing took delivery of a new pulp carrier during a ceremony on Friday, April 18.

Green Sepetiba belongs to a series of pulp carriers built by COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry for various Chinese customers. The earlier ships in the same series include Green Munguba, Green Pecem, Green Suape, Green Qingdao, and Green Brazil.

The newbuild has an LOA of 225 metres, a beam of 32.26 metres, a depth of 21 metres, a draught of 14.5 metres, and a deadweight of 77,000. The propulsion delivers a speed of 15 knots and a range of 25,000 nautical miles.

The main and auxiliary engines are fitted with selective catalytic reduction systems and exhaust gas cleaning systems to comply with IMO Tier III and EEDI Phase III requirements.

In addition to transporting pulp, the holds may also be loaded with grain, iron ore, oversized steel pipe structures, project cargo, containers, and even Ro-Ro and rail vehicle cargo. Containers including reefer containers may also be placed on the main deck.