Sinotrans&CSC Jinling Shipyard under China's state-owned enterprise Sinotrans&CSC Holdings Co., Ltd. launched a 49,500dwt bulk carrier being built for compatriot shipowner Ningbo Marine Company Limited on May 26, according to the yard's website.

The newbuilding is the first one of a series of three the shipowner contracted the yard to construct.

The vessel measures 199.99m in length overall, 32.26m in breadth moulded, and 16.40m in depth moulded. It is being built in accordance with the standards required by CCS.

The bulker is expected to be delivered this October.