September 08, 2008

NYK orders for 2 ultra large iron ore carriers from Dalian COSCO

SeaTradeAsia reported that Nippon Yusen Kaisha has ordered two ultra large 300,000 DWT iron ore carrier new buildings for delivery in 2013 from Dalian COSCO Shipbuilding Industry.

NYK's ore carrier backlogs have grown to 14 units, comprising six each of 300 type and 250 types and two 230 types.

Since NYK already has five existing ore carriers and two such ships converted from single hull VLCCs, the operator will have the world's largest ore carrier fleet with more than 20 ships, including the 14 ships remaining on order.