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Global Carriers Bhd expects the fourth and
fifth vessels under its fleet renewal programme to be delivered
later this year.
The third vessel, the MT Budi Mesra, had its maiden voyage event
on Saturday at the Star Cruises Terminal in Port Klang. It is a
7,000-deadweight tonne (dwt) double-hull oil tanker vessel.
Global Carriers said in a statement that the MT Budi Mulia and MT
Budi Mulia Dua – the first and second new vessels – were delivered
late last year and early this year respectively and are currently
operating under various charters.
MT Budi Mesra was built at the Ningbo Dongfang Shipyard in China.
It was constructed in 18 months and delivered to Global Carriers
in June 2009.
The Malaysian-flagged vessel began its maiden voyage from Zhoushan
Island in China on July 10 and arrived at Port Klang on July 19.
Global Carriers expects MT Budi Mesra to have a positive effect on
the group’s future performance.
The vessel is jointly owned by Global Maritime Ventures Bhd, a
member of the Bank Pembangunan Group. |
