Gearbulk returns to Huangpu Wenchong for two more bulkers

The 82,300 dwt open hatch vessels will be built at with Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding and will be part of the G2 Ocean fleet.

These units will be sister vessels to Pulpmax no. 1-4 ordered in April this year, which are being built at same shipyard, Huangpu Wenchong. The vessels will be delivered to Gearbulk in October 2028 and January 2029.

The ammonia / methanol ready, open hatch Pulpmax vessels, with a length overall of 225 meters and beam of 36 meters, will have eight holds /hatches and four electro-hydraulic jib cranes with safe working load (SWL) lifting capacity of 2x 75 metric tonnes and 2x 120 metric tonnes.

Dedicated deck space on either side of the accommodation has been incorporated into the design for the future installation of fuel tanks for alternative fuels.

“The design of these vessels strengthens our service offering and will help us to meet evolving customer requirements. We very much appreciate the support of Gearbulk and Grieg Maritime Group on these newbuilds,” said Arthur English, CEO of G2 Ocean.

Gearbulk is a world-leading player in the open hatch bulk shipping segment, controlling a combined fleet of about 65 open hatch and other specialised vessels. The fleet is commercially operated by G2 Ocean, where Gearbulk is the majority owner.

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