Egypt’s Nationwide Navigation Firm has acquired two new 82,000-ton Kamsarmax dry bulk carriers, “Wadi El Nil” and “Wadi El Kamar,” from the Chinese language shipyard New Hantong as a part of a state initiative to modernise the nationwide business fleet.
Minister of Transport Lieutenant Common Engineer Kamel Al-Wazir witnessed the handover ceremony for the 2 vessels yesterday. “Wadi El Nil” is at present crusing in direction of Egypt, whereas “Wadi El Kamar” is making ready to depart. The acquisition is meant to boost the fleet’s competitiveness in regional and worldwide markets.
The 2 equivalent dry bulk carriers every measure 229 metres in size, 32.26 metres in width, and have a draft of 14.5 metres. Designed as the newest additions to the Egyptian business fleet, the ships incorporate superior international applied sciences geared toward growing operational effectivity and optimising gasoline consumption.
Every vessel is powered by a 7,490-kilowatt MAN B&W essential engine geared up with a Selective Catalytic Discount (SCR) system to restrict emissions and adjust to the newest worldwide environmental necessities. The ships additionally function Ballast Water Administration Methods designed to guard marine environments and forestall the switch of marine organisms between completely different habitats, in accordance with worldwide agreements.
To assist prolonged voyages, the vessels have a gasoline capability of two,054 cubic metres, permitting for as much as 90 days of steady crusing with out stopping. They’re additionally geared up with built-in seawater desalination crops able to producing 20 tons of water each day to satisfy operational wants. Moreover, the carriers are fitted with built-in navigation methods, fashionable communication gadgets, and superior engine monitoring and management know-how to make sure security and operational effectivity.
