Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 8, Imabari Shipbuilding, a major Japanese shipbuilder, handed over a 64,000 dwt bulk carrier, Diamond Island, at its Iwagi Zosen shipyard in Ehime prefecture. The vessel’s owner was not disclosed. Certified by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK), the Handymax bulker has a length of 199.98 meters, a breadth of 32.24 meters, and a depth of 19.3 meters. Its engine, provided by Everllence of Germany, enables a speed of around 14 knots.

The ship incorporates energy-efficient technologies, such as propeller-adjacent devices, a high-efficiency propeller, and a low-friction hull coating to minimize seawater resistance and enhance propulsion performance. It is also equipped with a ballast water treatment system. Imabari Shipbuilding noted: “Diamond Island meets global environmental standards, including the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and the Hong Kong Convention for safe and sustainable ship recycling.”

The vessel complies with the International Maritime Organization’s Phase 2 and Phase 3 carbon dioxide emission reduction standards. This year, Imabari delivered several bulk carriers, including six in January—four 64,000 dwt and two 40,000 dwt units. These include Madorosu for Haring Marine (Singapore), Norse Expansion for Nissen Kaiun (Japan), Ken Citrus for Inui Global Logistics (Japan), Ultra Confidence for Taiyo Kaiun Kaisha (Japan), and SSI Formidable II and Theodore Veniamis, with owners not disclosed.