'NORD HERCULES'

摘要

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (MES) recently completed the 110,000DWT bulk carrier 'Nord Hercules' (Shipyard number 1,817) which had been under construction at its Chiba Works, and delivered her to her owner, Clio Marine of Liberia on January 21, 2011. The vessel is the first ship of the new MES "over-Panamax" (post-Panamax) bulk carrier series. This ship has specifically been designed with the aim of better efficiency in the maritime transport of iron ore, coal and grain in view of the future expansion of the Panama Canal. Furthermore, new regulations have been incorporated into the design to deliver better environmental performance, greater flexibility in operation and increased safety throughout the ship's construction.