Imabari Shipbuilding has delivered the 40,000 dwt bulk carrier Centurion Julia. The handover took place on January 9 at Imabari Shipyard.
The vessel features a double-hull box-shaped hold design with topside tanks. The layout allows the carriage of a wide range of cargoes, including grain, coal, ore, cement, steel coils and long steel products.
Centurion Julia is equipped with four deck cranes. Each cargo hold has a wide hatch opening fitted with folding-type hatch covers, supporting efficient cargo operations.
The ship complies with all major environmental regulations, including MARPOL and the Ballast Water Management Convention. It is fitted with a ballast water treatment system and carries an Inventory of Hazardous Materials in line with the Ship Recycling Convention. The vessel also meets IMO Phase 3 carbon intensity requirements ahead of schedule.
Imabari Shipbuilding has focused on propulsion efficiency. The design includes energy-saving devices, a high-efficiency propeller and low-friction hull coating to improve fuel performance.
Key particulars:
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Length overall: 182.93 m
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Beam: 31.00 m
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Depth: 15.00 m
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Deadweight: 40,076 tonnes
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Gross tonnage: 25,235
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Main engine: MAN 6G45ME-C9.7
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Service speed: about 13.75 knots
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Class: NK
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Flag: Panama
The delivery highlights Imabari Shipbuilding’s continued focus on efficient and environmentally compliant bulk carrier construction.
