MOL Takes Delivery of 210,000 DWT LNG Dual-Fuel Bulk Carrier
On November 5, China State Shipbuilding Corporation Beihai Shipbuilding, together with China Shipbuilding Trading Co., Ltd. (CSTC), held the delivery and naming ceremony for the fourth 210,000 DWT LNG dual-fuel bulk carrier, RURI EARTH, built specifically for Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL).
The RURI EARTH is the flagship among four vessels constructed by Beihai Shipbuilding for MOL, marking the successful completion of their initial collaboration. The vessel was designed by China Ship Design & Research Center Co., Ltd. (CSDC).
Vessel Specifications and Features
- Overall length: 299.95 meters
- Beam: 50 meters
- Propulsion: Advanced LNG dual-fuel system
- Compliance: Meets the latest environmental standards set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Sustainability and Quality Focus
Beihai Shipbuilding emphasizes the concept of “full-lifecycle green development”, optimizing construction processes and operational efficiency to deliver high-quality, eco-friendly ships.
This batch of vessels "has won high praise from shipowner MOL, classification society ClassNK, and various charterers."
The high-quality delivery of RURI EARTH reflects Beihai Shipbuilding's steady progress toward building top-tier vessels that align with environmental and operational goals.
Author's summary: The delivery of the 210,000 DWT LNG dual-fuel bulk carrier RURI EARTH symbolizes successful collaboration between MOL and Beihai Shipbuilding, highlighting advances in sustainable shipbuilding and high-quality vessel design.