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Nisshin returns to Jiangsu Hantong for five bulkersNisshin returns to Jiangsu Hantong for five bulkers

Japanese shipowner Nisshin has placed an order to build five 82,000 dwt dry bulk carriers at China-based Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry, in addition to a pair of handysizes ordered earlier.

Lee Hong Liang, Asia Correspondent

October 29, 2013

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The five 82,000 dwt newbuildings are scheduled to be delivered from the shipyard in late-November 2016. Financial details of the contract were not disclosed.

In July this year, Nisshin had signed a contract with Jiangsu Hantong to build two 38,800 dwt handysize bulkers for delivery in the second quarter of 2015.

The bulkers built at the Chinese yard are designed by Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (Sdari) for greater fuel efficiency.

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About the Author

Lee Hong Liang

Asia Correspondent

Singapore-based Lee Hong Liang provides a significant boost to daily coverage of the Asian shipping markets, as well as bringing with him an in-depth specialist knowledge of the bunkering markets.

Throughout Hong Liang’s 14-year career as a maritime journalist, he has reported ‘live’ news from conferences, conducted one-on-one interviews with top officials, and had the ability to write hard news and featured stories.

 

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