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The B.Delta is a family of bulk cargo ships designed by Deltamarin.

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Design

Generally, the B.Delta design has a relatively wide beam and shallow draft; it emphasises a combination of low fuel consumption and high deadweight.

The exact specification varies, but a recent order for handysize B.Delta37 carriers featured:

  • 179.99m length
  • 30m beam
  • 10.5m Scantling draft
  • 17.6mt daily consumption at 14 knot service speed
  • 38,500t deadweight
  • 50,000m³ cargo capacity

    • Other larger and smaller variants include the B.Delta25, B.Delta43, B.Delta64, B.Delta82 and B.Delta210.

    Sales

    The ships are built in several third-party shipyards following Deltamarin's design. As of February 2014, 120<http://www.deltamarin.com/shipdesign/bulk-carriers/> B.Delta ships have been ordered, including 21 orders for B.Delta37 ships built by Yangfang Shipyard.

    References

    B.Delta Wikipedia
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