The classification society Bureau Veritas has issued its first EEDI (Energy Efficiency[ds_preview] Design Index) certificate to the ultramax geared bulk carrier »JS Amazon«, the lead ship in a new generation of »Crown 63« vessels developed by China’s Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group.
The 63,300 dwt vessel is designed for the carriage of bulk cargoes, including coal, iron ore, grain and cement, as well as a range of dangerous cargoes. Its greenhouse gas performance is 20 % better than the requirement under MARPOL Annex VI and already reaches the Phase II requirement normally set for the years 2020/2024. Its deadweight was achieved as a result of an advanced design fully compliant with the Common Structural Rules. The vessel can carry 5.2 % more cargo than other bulk carriers of comparable size.
