ECO KHAMSIN

ECO KHAMSIN (IMO: 1020631) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Malta flag. It has an overall length of 486 feets and a beam of 89 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 249537000
• IMO: 1020631
• Call Sign: 9HA6291
• Flag State: Malta
• Vessel Type: Bulk Carrier

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 43,036 GT
• Deadweight: 76,602 DWT
• Length Overall: 225 m
• Beam: 32 m
• Draft: 14.4 m
• Year Built: 2015

Propulsion

• Engine Type: MAN B&W Diesel
• Propulsion Type: Single screw, diesel direct drive
• Service Speed: 14 knots
• Design: Eco-efficient hull form optimized for reduced fuel consumption

Shipyard

• Builder: Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI)
• Country: South Korea
• Year Delivered: 2015

Owner/Operator

• Flag: Malta (MLA)
• Registered Owner: Associated with Greek shipping interests
• Management: Costamare Inc. or associated Greek shipmanagement entity

Operating Region

• Trade Area: Worldwide trading
• Typical Routes: Major bulk commodity routes including Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Ocean trade lanes
• Cargo Type: Dry bulk commodities including grain, coal, iron ore

Vessel Description

The ECO KHAMSIN is a Kamsarmax-class bulk carrier built to modern eco-efficiency standards, reflected in its naming convention. As a Kamsarmax vessel, it represents the maximum size capable of transiting the port of Kamsar in Guinea, a key bauxite export terminal. The vessel incorporates energy-saving technologies and an optimized hull design consistent with vessels constructed during the mid-2010s efficiency-focused shipbuilding era. The "ECO" prefix in the vessel name denotes its fuel-efficient design characteristics, including slow steaming capability and reduced emissions profile compared to earlier generation bulk carriers of similar size.