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CSSC Beihai delivers ammonia-powered bulk carrier Mineral Europa to CMB.TECH

13 October 2026
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CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding has delivered the 210,000-dwt Newcastlemax Mineral Europa to CMB.TECH. On 13.10.2026, the vessel received 1,000 tonnes of certified renewable ammonia in a commercial ship-to-ship bunkering operation.

Mineral Europa was delivered to CMB.TECH by CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding and China Shipbuilding Trading on 09.10.2026. The Newcastlemax bulk carrier has a deadweight of 210,000 tonnes, is approximately 300 metres long and 50 metres wide, and is designed to operate on ammonia fuel.

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