Imabari Shipbuilding Group handed over the 40,000 DWT bulk carrier Norse Kamijima on January 7, 2026. The vessel was built by Shimanami Shipyard, a member of the group, and operates under the Singapore flag.
The bulk carrier has a deadweight of 40,240 and a gross tonnage of 25,240. It has a total length of 182.93 metres, a breadth of 31 metres, and a depth of 15 metres. Power is provided by a MAN 6G45ME-C9.7 main engine, which provides a service speed of approximately 13.75 knots.
The vessel features a double hull and box-shaped hold construction with topside tanks. It is designed to carry a variety of cargoes, including grain, coal, ore, cement, steel coils, and long-size steel.
Norse Kamijima is equipped with four deck cranes, and each cargo hold features a wide hatch opening with folding-type hatch covers. For environmental compliance, the ship satisfies MARPOL and ballast water management conventions.
Regarding emission control, the builder noted that the vessel addresses Phase 3 requirements ahead of the required schedule. It is also equipped with a ballast water treatment system and maintains an inventory of hazardous material in accordance with the ship recycling convention.
