The bulk carrier Berge Bonde is one of the largest bulk carriers of the world and property of Bergesen ASA. The ship is deputy of the largest bulk carrier of the world, during its planned maintenance and inspections. The ship Berge Bonde is large, strong and really with modern engineering. The length of the bulk carrier is 299.94 meters, the beam is 50.00 meters and maximum summer draft is 24.50 meters. These large dimensions are predicting the large cargo capacity, which Berge Bonde has. The cargo capacity of the ship is 104,727 cubic meters, the deadweight is 206,312 DWT and the gross tonnage is 104,727 GRT. The ship was built in the shipyard of Imabari Shipbuilding in 2005, following the latest technology developments and IMO standards. The ship Berge Bonde is definitely one of the largest bulk carriers of the world, which has total nine cargo hold, 5 of which are designed to carry heavy cargoes (smaller, with increased strength). Imabari Shipbuilding integrated a lot of new and improved systems in engineering and propulsion system of the bulk carrier.
The engineering on board of Berge Bonde (IMO: 9346380) is from the highest quality. The main engine is MAN B&W 6S70MC-C, which was specially designed and improved by Kawasaki. The engine has total output power of 24,983 hp at 91 rpm. The low speed and high stroke engine provide low fuel consumption and power of the ship, to carry such large capacity of cargo. The service speed of the ship Berge Bonde is 14.6 knots, while the maximum one is 15.6 knots. Also the bulk carrier has low CO2 emissions and low fuel consumption, which highly decrease the expenses of the ship operator. The ship is registered under the flag of Panama and managed by the Japanese company Shoei Kisen.
More information about the bulk carrier Berge Bonde:
• Length: 299.94 m
• Beam: 50.00 m
• Draft: 24.50 m
• Deadweight: 206,312 DWT
• Gross Tonnage: 104,727 GRT
• Capacity: 104,727 cub. m.
• Engine: MAN B&W 6S70MC-C
• Power: 24,983 hp
• Speed: 15.6 kn
• Shipyard: Imabari Shipbuilding
• Year: 2005
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