DryDel (Delaportas) inks ultramax order with Nihon Shipyard

Greek DryDel Shipping is expanding its fleet through a newbuilding deal with shipyard in Japan.DryDel Shipping, led by Costas Delaportas, shared a photo in the social media of the signing of the order of a 64,000-dwt ultramax bulk carrier with Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd. (Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd).

The Athens-based company revealed on a LinkedIn post on June 10 that it has expanded its orderbook with the bulker scheduled for delivery in 2028.

The Greek shipowner didn’t disclose any financial details about the order, but it said that this order marks the “10th vessel in DryDel’s ongoing newbuilding program, all placed with leading Japanese shipyards.”

The newly ordered vessel will feature a fuel-efficient hull design, a Tier III/phase 3 compliant engine, and advanced energy-saving technologies, including a hybrid fin and a weather-assisting duct, DryDel said.

Costas Delaportas, DryDel Shipping’s chief executive officer, commented on the order: “Despite today’s challenging market environment, I am proud to welcome another high-quality newbuilding project from the esteemed Imabari Shipbuilding, reaffirming our long-standing commitment to Japanese shipbuilding.

“I am a firm believer in the long-term potential of the