While the above being the plan of acquisition in a phased manner, to start with Abadan will be acquiring Panamax Dry Bulk Vessel to operate as the present shipping scenario, especially the Panamax Segment presents a complete business prospect with a possibility of very high returns within a very short period of time. The Charter Rates of these size vessels are ruling comparatively better and raising up over the months. The vessel cost is still affordable in relation to charter rates compared to 2008-2015 levels – presenting a perfect picture for ship buying as the present charter rate vs vessel cost is exuberantly very healthy. Vessel cost being capital in nature and fixed at the time of buying, the increasing trend in the charter hire rate presents a very good profitable opportunity for this size ship purchase, as of now. The typical specifications as furnished below:
FLAG
To be in Indian Flag
FLAG
To be in Indian Flag
Type
Bulk Carrier Single Deck
Deadweight
70,000 to 80,000 Metric tons or more
Built Year
Less than 20 years of age
Built Origin
Japanese or European or Korean
Class
Classed under any IACS
(International Association of Classification Societies)
Overall Length
220 Meters about
Beam (Breadth)
32 Meters about
Light Displacement
11000 Metric Tons or More
Main Engine
One Single Screw 2 Stroke Engine