U-Ming Marine Transport held a naming ceremony for its "Yuti Wheel" fleet, adding new energy-saving capabilities to the fleet

        U-Ming Marine Transport held a naming ceremony for the M.V. "Asian Titanium" on November 4th. U-Ming Marine Transport (Singapore) Private Limited has commissioned New Ocean Shipbuilding Limited to construct four 64000 deadweight ton Ultramax bulk carriers. This is the first of them and also the first vessel in U-Ming Marine Transport's fleet to use Hempel Hempaguard NB high-performance silicon-based anti fouling coating. It has obtained the "BIOFUEL-READY" additional classification symbol from Bureau Veritas (BV), which can meet the needs of current operational energy efficiency and future fuel transformation.

                The ceremony was presided over by Vice Chairman Xu Guoan of U-Ming Marine Transport, and Ms. Ashlynn Loo, the wife of Ang Wee Keong, the Director of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), was invited as the nominee to witness the continued good partnership between U-Ming Marine Transport and New Ocean Shipbuilding.

        The Yuti ship has a length of 196.52 meters, a width of 32.26 meters, and a deadweight tonnage of 64000 tons. The Ultramax ship has the characteristics of diverse cargo types, high port adaptability, and flexible route deployment. It can carry major dry bulk cargo such as grains, coal, steel, fertilizers, and bauxite, and can also carry deck cargo according to ship configuration to meet the transportation needs of different regional markets.

        Hempaguard NB high-performance silicon-based anti fouling coating combines low friction and long-lasting anti fouling properties, helping to reduce the adhesion of marine organisms and ship resistance, thereby reducing fuel consumption and navigation carbon emissions. As this is the first time that the U-Ming Marine Transport fleet has adopted this coating technology, strict requirements have been placed on the construction environment, process coordination, and quality control. Through close cooperation, the U-Ming Marine Transport, New Ocean, and Haihong teams have successfully completed the first application.

        In terms of alternative fuel layout, Yutian Wheel also conducts technical compatibility evaluation for B100 biofuel applications, and completes necessary matching between the main engine, generator, fuel system, and related equipment and design configurations. In addition, the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) of Yutian Ship is also better than the energy-saving requirements of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

        The delivery of Yuti wheels is an important milestone for U-Ming Marine Transport in promoting fleet replacement and low-carbon transformation. The company combines mature ship types, energy-saving technologies for ship hulls, and alternative fuel reserve capabilities to continuously strengthen operational flexibility and long-term competitiveness, and make preparations for the transformation of shipping energy. The management team has completed the fleet planning for the next 4 to 5 years. With the gradual implementation of the expansion plan, the company will maintain steady growth and further improve operational performance.

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