The bulk carrier "HAI QI", with a deadweight tonnage of 16,824.34t, is set to be sold via an online public bidding event. The auction will take place on June 26, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 Beijing Time, hosted on the www.shipbid.net platform. The vessel, built on October 31, 2012, features an ICS class and operates under the Panama flag, with a trading area covering A1+A2+A3. Its principal dimensions include a length overall (LOA) of 147.02m, a molded breadth (MLB) of 21.00m, and a molded depth (MLD) of 11.25m. The gross tonnage (GTR) is 9745 and net tonnage (NRT) is 5980, with a draft of 8.25m. The cargo hold capacity is 21343.38m3, and its light displacement is 3743.26t. The main engine is a Shanxi Diesel heavy industry Co.,Ltd, 6PC2-6EL, delivering 2970kW at 500r/min.
For freight forwarders and shippers, the sale of a bulk carrier like the "HAI QI" could indirectly influence market dynamics. While this specific vessel's sale is a single transaction, it contributes to the overall fleet composition. New ownership might lead to changes in its operational routes or deployment, potentially affecting capacity availability in certain dry bulk trade lanes. Monitoring such vessel transactions provides insight into fleet renewal and investment trends within the shipping industry, which can subtly impact long-term freight rates and service offerings.
