Yangzhou Nakanishi Shipbuilding, the China-based subsidiary of Japanese shipbuilder Nakanishi Shipbuilding, has received a breakthrough order in the newbuilding market.
A joint venture between Greek shipping company Alassia NewShips Management and Japan’s Itochu Corporation has ordered a 40,000 dwt bulk carrier from Yangzhou Nakanishi Shipbuilding, according to Trade Winds. This order marks a new breakthrough for Yangzhou Nakanishi Shipbuilding in the newbuilding market, successfully entering the large handysize vessel market.
The new shipbuilding will use conventional fuel and will comply with the International Maritime Organization’s Tier III NOx and Phase III of the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) standards.
According to public information, Yangzhou Nakanishi Shipbuilding was established on November 28, 2007, the legal representative is Shinsuke Kashima, can provide repair, design and manufacture of special ships under 90,000 tons, high-performance ships and other ships.
Founded in 2009, Alassia NewShips Management provides a full range of ship management services to shipowners transporting dry bulk cargoes globally.
