MES Delivers M.V. Nord Angel

April 12, 2010

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., (MES) completed and delivered a 56,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. Nord Angel (MES Hull No. 1745) at its Tamano Works on 9th April, 2010 to Helios Navigation Inc., Liberia.

This vessel is a handy-max type bulk carrier of 56,000 dwt with a huge cargo hold capacity over 70,000m3 and marks the 102nd ship of its series.

This 56,000 dwt type bulk carrier series of MES is widely called Mitsui’s 56. More than 150 units of this series have been ordered from MES.

Length, o.a.    623.3 ft
Length, b.p.    597.1 ft
Breadth, molded    105.8 ft
Depth, molded    58.7 ft
Gross Tonnage    31,228
Deadweight    55,696 metric tons
Main Engine    MITSUI-MAN B&W Diesel Engine 6S50MC-C x1set
Maximum Continuous Output    9,480 kW x 127.0rpm
Service Speed    14.5 knots
Complement    24 persons
Classification Society    NK Flag Panama
Date of Delivery    April 9, 2010

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