Safe Bulkers continues fleet renewal with eco-friendly Kamsarmax

Greece-based shipping company Safe Bulkers has entered into an agreement with an undisclosed company to acquire a Japanese Kamsarmax vessel newbuilding.

As informed, the newbuild vessel is designed to meet the Phase 3 requirements of Energy Efficiency Design Index related to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (IMO GHG -EEDI Phase 3) as adopted by the International Maritime Organization and comply with the latest NOx emissions regulation, NOx-Tier III (NOx-Tier III).

It is a sister vessel to several newbuilds in Safe Bulkers’ orderbook with advanced energy efficiency characteristics resulting in lower fuel consumption.

The company has already taken delivery of nine IMO GHG Phase 3 – NOx Tier III vessels. Including this agreement, Safe Bulkers has an orderbook of eight newbuild vessels, two of which are methanol dual fuel, with scheduled deliveries one in 2024, two in 2025, four in 2026, and one in 2027.

Onboard the vessel, passengers ride in 150 fully enclosed seats with tables between 2 decks with dual pane windows, as well as exterior seating and standing room for nature viewing. Interior amenities include high-quality Beurteaux seats and electrical outlets with USB plugs at every table.

The entire main deck, including the bow, has wheelchair access. The main deck cabin includes wheelchair-designated seating locations and a full galley and bar in the main deck cabin.