China hulk import rose in May
According to the latest statistics data,
China imported 19 hulks in May 2005, weighing 310'000 tons. Average hulk import price was around $273.86 per short ton in May, and compared with April 2005, the transaction quantity in May rose while the unit price dropped.
The transaction data on the major vessels are summarized as follows:
1. Cargo vessel
Vessel Name: NO RAN BONG. Made in North
Korea, 1972
Weight: 2135.85 short ton. Transaction price: $291.92 per short ton.
2. Barge:
Vessel name: SHIN KAI. Made in
Japan, 1977
Weight: 3'880 short ton. Transaction price: $270 per short ton.
3. Fisher
Vessel name: ALMAZ Made in
Poland, 1978
Weight: 2'310 short ton Transaction price: $262 per short ton.
4. Oil Tanker
Vessel name: BALONGAN Made in
Japan, 1975
Weight: 8'084 short ton Transaction price: $255 per short ton
5. Liquefied gas ship
Vessel name: HAN YANG GAS Made in
Japan, 1973
Weight: 1'110.95 short ton Transaction price: $310 per short ton