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Bluetech Hails New Bulk Carriers "Most Eco-Friendly on the Market"
Friday October 6, 2017
Bluetech Finland Ltd. (Bluetech) today called Bluetech 45 bulk carrier design "the most eco-friendly on the market."
The comment comes alongside news that Bluetech has signed a design contract for its Bluetech 45 bulk carrier related to Navigation Maritime Bulgare's(Navibulgar's) order for up to six Bluetech 45 handymax bulk carriers from Jiangsu Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group Ltd. (Yangzijiang).
"Bluetech bulk carrier designs have the largest hold volume and deadweight and lowest fuel consumption in their class, making them the most eco-friendly on the market," said the company, noting that the designs are marketed globally by Clarksons Platou Shipbroking.
Key Bunker Prices More
| VLSFO | MGO | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | |
| Singapore | 504.50 | 2.50 | 620.00 | 3.00 |
| Rotterdam | 456.00 | 1.50 | 621.50 | 2.00 |
| Houston | 476.00 | 7.00 | 624.00 | 1.00 |
| Fujairah | 496.50 | 2.00 | 713.00 | 2.50 |
| Global 20 Ports Average | 526.50 | 0.50 | 712.00 | 0.50 |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 483.00 | 2.00 | 644.50 | 0.50 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 570.50 | 1.50 | 751.00 | 1.00 |
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