Reliance Defence delivers 'Ice-class' bulk carrier to shipping firm

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IANS Mumbai
Last Updated : Jan 18 2017 | 1:48 PM IST

Reliance Defence and Engineering on Wednesday said it has delivered another 74,500 DWT new, Ice-class Panamax Bulk Carrier "Sea Amber" to an international customer.

"Thus far, Reliance Shipyard has delivered seven similar size, Ice-class Panamax Vessels to its international customers," the company said in a statement.

"The ship has been built as per one of the best-in-class international standards meeting the toughest environmental emission norms as well as fuel economy."

These are the largest dry bulk carriers of their class built in India.

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Reliance Shipyard with the largest dry-dock in India has used a unique modular construction technology for building large ships for both commercial usage and the Navy, the company said. The fabrication facility is spread over 2.1 million sq. ft.

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