SMC is pleased to report Keel Laying Ceremony in Zhejiang Zhengzhou Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., China for M/V ”Interlink Affinity”, Hull No. ZZ056, the first unit from the series of 5 x 39,000 dwt Open Hatch Bulk Carriers ordered by Interlink Maritime Corporation, Bermuda
Vessel’s principal particulars: LOA = 179.90m, B = 30m, D = 14.80m, Td/s = 9.50/10.60m. Propelled by one MAN B&W 5S50ME-B9.2 developing 4,810 kW x 91.7 rpm at NCR, the vessel will operate at the speed of about 14 knots.
All vessels in the series are classed by Lloyd’s Register and will be built to Marshall Islands flag requirements.
Classification notes:
LR + 100A1, BULK CARRIER, CSR, BC-A, {HOLDS Nos. 2 & 4 MAY BE EMPTY}, ICE CLASS 1C, GRAB[25], ESP, *IWS, LI, ECO, SHIPRIGHT (ACS(B,D),CM), with the descriptive notes: “SHIPRIGHT (SCM,BWMP(F+S), SERS, IHM” + LCM, UMS
She will be launched on August 8th, 2015.
Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for November 21st, 2015.
