Shimanami Shipbuilding delivers new 40,000DWT bulker

Imabari Shipbuilding Group has announced that its subsidiary, Shimanami Shipbuilding, delivered the new 40,000 DWT bulk carrier Ken Forest on Tuesday, September 2nd.

The Panama-flagged vessel has an overall length of 182.9 metres, a breadth of 31 metres, and a deadweight of 40,099 tonnes. It is powered by a single J-ENG 6UEC42LSH-Eco-D3 main engine and has a service speed of 14 knots.

The ship features a semi-box-shaped hold structure with five holds and five hatches, a design suitable for a wide variety of cargoes, including high-density cargo, long objects, and steel coils. For cargo handling, the vessel is equipped with four deck cranes.

According to the builder, Ken Forest meets the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) Phase 3 requirements ahead of schedule. It is also equipped with a ballast water treatment system and an inventory of hazardous material in line with the Ship Recycling Convention.

Imabari noted that propulsion performance is enhanced by energy-saving attachments near the propeller, a high-efficiency propeller, and low-friction hull paint.