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Visakhapatnam, Jan. 10 Keel has been laid for the first of 53,000 dwt (Diamond series) bulk carriers in Hindusthan Shipyard Ltd (HSL), according to a press release. It is the biggest bulk carrier being built in the shipyard.

Mr R. Ravichandran, Director (Finance), was the chief guest at the function attended by other senior officials and workers. The vessel will be 190 metres long and will have a cargo holding capacity of 65,900 cu. m with a speed of 15.20 knots.

HSL signed a contract with the Chennai-based Goodearth Maritime Ltd for construction of four 30,000 dwt bulk carriers and six 53,000 dwt bulk carriers. The first vessel of 30,000 dwt bulk carrier series, m.v. Good Providence, was delivered to GML in May, 2007.

The second vessel, m.v. Good Princess, has completed sea trials and is ready to be delivered in the second week of this month and the third vessel will be delivered before the end of the current financial year.

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