NYK to order two 250,000-ton ore carriers
NYK has reached an agreement with Namura Shipbuilding Co. to order two 250,000-ton ore carriers, referred to as WOZMAX ore carriers.
This will be the first time for an ore carrier of this size to be built. Both vessels are to be completed by 2010 and 2011, and will be used for ore transport from Western Australia.
Due to design limitations on the load draft of ships transporting ore from Western Australia, conventional carriers were generally only built to have a maximum 230,000-ton loading capacity.
However, through cooperative efforts, such as joint research with the ports in Western Australia, a larger carrier was able to be developed. This will allow NYK to stay competitive by better responding to the increasing demand for ore transport.
The name ‘WOZMAX’ was given to the newly designed 250,000-ton ore carrier, as a tribute to the special relationship they will have with Australia.
The "W" stands for Western Australia, "OZ" is common slang for Australia, and "MAX" refers to the maximum-size vessel for ore transport from Western Australia. It is hoped this newly designed vessel will receive a warm welcome at ports around the world.
NYK will continue to strive to increase its competitiveness and improve the quality of its services by proactively making efforts to strengthen its equipment and facilities, including developing new vessels.
This will be the first time for an ore carrier of this size to be built. Both vessels are to be completed by 2010 and 2011, and will be used for ore transport from Western Australia.
Due to design limitations on the load draft of ships transporting ore from Western Australia, conventional carriers were generally only built to have a maximum 230,000-ton loading capacity.
However, through cooperative efforts, such as joint research with the ports in Western Australia, a larger carrier was able to be developed. This will allow NYK to stay competitive by better responding to the increasing demand for ore transport.
The name ‘WOZMAX’ was given to the newly designed 250,000-ton ore carrier, as a tribute to the special relationship they will have with Australia.
The "W" stands for Western Australia, "OZ" is common slang for Australia, and "MAX" refers to the maximum-size vessel for ore transport from Western Australia. It is hoped this newly designed vessel will receive a warm welcome at ports around the world.
NYK will continue to strive to increase its competitiveness and improve the quality of its services by proactively making efforts to strengthen its equipment and facilities, including developing new vessels.
