Oldendorff Carriers is providing the debut installation for Azipod propulsion technology on the dry bulker sector.

It has selected the technology, more commonly seen on ferries and cruise ships, for two self-unloading bulkers on order in China.

The two 21,500-dwt self-unloading dry cargo transshipment units are due for delivery in 2021 from the Chengxi Shipyard in China.