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Tag Archives: Vale Brasil

How Big is Too Big? The Strange Case of the Valemax VLOCs

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Rick SpilmanJanuary 7, 2012

The Vale Brasil is the largest dry cargo ship in the world with a capacity of over 400,000 DWT.  It is the first of the Valemax class of  Very Large Ore Carriers (VLOC).   The Vale Brasil  was built with one purpose – to carry iron … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged Vale Brasil, Valemax, Very Large Ore Carriers, VLOC

A Meandering Maiden Voyage for the World’s Largest Bulk Carrier, Vale Brasil

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Rick SpilmanJune 23, 2011

The Vale Brasil is the world’s largest dry bulk carrier with a deadweight of over 400,000 tons.  The Singapore flag ship is currently on her maiden voyage with a cargo of 391,000 tons of iron ore.   This is enough iron ore … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged Maiden Voyage, Vale Brasil, world's largest dry bulk carrier
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