China’s New Times has launched two out of the twelve LNG-powered Newcastlemax bulk carriers it is building for Tor Olav Troim’s Himalaya Shipping.
The launched vessels are Mount Norefjell and Mount Ita, according to a social media post on Monday by Himalaya Shipping.
Himalaya Shipping expects to take delivery of these two LNG-powered bulkers in April and May of 2023.
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The company chartered six out of the twelve 208,000-dwt LNG dual-fuel bulk carriers, including two vessels with “one of the major commodity companies” and four vessels to Koch Shipping.
Earlier this year, Himalaya also completed financing for the vessels.
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Himalaya plans to take delivery of the 300 meters long ships in the period spanning from April 2023 until October 2024.
The sister ships will feature MAN ME-GI propulsion but also two type C LNG tanks with a total capacity of about 7,500 cbm.