We are able to offer for sale the following general cargo Vessel ( also fitted with tanks for

liquid cargo) which ideal for Buyers wishing to trade bulk and liquid cargo (e.g. fresh water) or indeed Buyers could quite easily convert her back to conventional bulker:
Short description (see full departiculars in bottom of the message)

abt. 17,500 tdw on 9.17 m,

Built 11/1976 Minami Nippon , Japan

Flag: Singapore

Lloyds + 100A1 ,LMC ss due 12/2011, D.D. due 12/2009, T.S. due 12/2011.

(intermediate survey due 12/2008 with possibility to defer to 30/12/09 to harmonize with docking survey),

4 holds (5 compartments - steel bulkhead between holds 2/3)

Holds capacity: abt 12,298 cbm total.

Hatch covers: McGregor single pull type.

9 tanks to carry liquid cargoes ( Vessel is presently trading with kaolin slurry).

Tanks are epoxy coated and pipes are stainless steel.

Tanks capacity: 9,465 cbm total.

Cargo Gear: presently described as "gearless" as gear has not been in use for several years.

Vessel originally fitted with derricks ( 25 ton when double-rigged /10 ton when single rigged) but same not used for many years and were deactivated. AFT Derricks still in place but presently only used with limited lifting capacity for hose handling only. FWD derricks are dismantled and stored in one of vsls holds. It is possible to reactivate the cargo gear .

Main Engine: Hitachi , B&W 6K EF - 6,108 KW

abt 12 knots on abt 23 tons (180 cst)
Vessel originally had lightweight of 4.996 mtons but after retrofitting of tanks for liquid cargo etc..

she presently has an ldt of abt 6.042 mtons.
On board is a hired Emergency Pump for Slurry - which is not property of the
Vessel/ not included in the sale and will be removed from the Vessel prior/during delivery.
Owners are serious Sellers and for a quick sale on simple ''as is'' terms as brokers wud try US$ 6.0 mill to test

basis c/free delivery West Coast Canada - East Coast Canada - USEC within 2-3 months of signing MOA.

mbops@marineinternational.sn