It is reported that Shipping Corporation of India has accepted delivery of a Supramax bulk carrier, MV Vishva Malhar.

SCI had in April signed contracts for acquisition of two Supramax bulk carriers on resale basis, which were originally contracted by Grand Yard Investment Pvt Ltd, China and were under construction at Guoyu Shipyard. The first vessel, MV Vishva Vijeta, was delivered early last month.

This vessel has a gross tonnage of 33,032 tonnes and deadweight of 56,616 tonnes. It is classed with BV and IRS and has been built to comply with the latest and most stringent international regulations. The vessel is equipped with the latest camless electronic main engine.

As a national carrier, SCI has been aiming to enhance its presence in India’s ever-increasing dry bulk trade by strengthening its bulk carrier fleet.

SCI has 30 vessels on order at present and 11 of these are scheduled for delivery by the end of 2011.

(Sourced from Exim News Service)