B.Delta Explained

The B.Delta is a family of bulk cargo ships designed by Deltamarin.^[1]

Design

Generally, the B.Delta design has a relatively wide beam and shallow draft; with a combination of low fuel consumption and high deadweight.

The exact specification varies, but a recent order for handysize B.Delta37 carriers featured:^[2]

• 179.99m length
• 30m beam
• 10.5m Scantling draft
• 17.6mt daily consumption at 14 knot service speed
• 38,500t deadweight
• 50,000m³ cargo capacity

Other larger and smaller variants include the B.Delta25, B.Delta43, B.Delta64, B.Delta82 and B.Delta210.

Sales

The ships are built in several third-party shipyards following Deltamarin's design. Over 120 B.Delta ships have been ordered, including 21 orders for B.Delta37 ships built by Yangfang Shipyard.^[3]

Notes and References

1. News: Deltamarin design proves popular. 22 February 2014. The Motorship. 5 February 2014.
2. News: New design Contract for Deltamarin's B.Delta Bulk Carriers . 22 February 2014 . Maritime Executive . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140225144844/http://www.maritime-executive.com/pressrelease/new-design-contract-for-deltamarin-s-b-delta-bulk-carriers/ . 25 February 2014 .
3. Web site: Deltamarin Bulk Carriers. 20 November 2019.