Berge Bulk adopts Sofar’s Wayfinder to bolster decarbonisation
Berge Bulk uses Sofar Ocean’s Wayfinder dynamic voyage optimisation platform to increase fleet efficiency.
News Archive
August 2024
July 2024
Berge Neblina sets sail with four carbon-saving rotor sails
With the newly installed Rotor Sails, Berge Neblina is expected to save more than 1,000 tonnes of fuel annually.
April 2024
Berge Bulk & Emporos Complete a Carbon Offset Voyage
Berge Bulk offsets the carbon emissions of a recent voyage from USA to Chile, carrying a cargo of corn gluten meal for customer Emporos
Berge Bulk Launches Hyper-Efficient Newcastlemax Vessel, Berge Mauna Kea
Berge Bulk debuts newest ship, Berge Mauna Kea, the first in a series of four hyper-efficient Newcastlemax vessels.
February 2024
Berge Bulk Orders Two Ammonia Fuelled Newcastlemax Vessels
Berge Bulk have placed an order for two ammonia dual fuel Newcastlemax vessels as part of a continued journey towards a zero carbon future.
October 2023
Berge Bulk unveils the world’s most powerful sailing cargo ship
Berge Olympus, a Newcastlemax bulker, is equipped with four BARTech WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies that use wind power to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
April 2023
Berge Bulk & ABS retrofit bulk carrier with methanol power
Berge Bulk and ABS sign a joint project agreement to conduct a detailed feasibility study for the conversion of methanol-fuelled propulsion system
July 2022
Berge Bulk vessels to receive Anemoi Rotor Sails in its move towards a zero-emission fleet
Singapore-based dry bulk owner Berge Bulk today announced that it had signed agreements with Anemoi Marine Technologies Ltd – a global leader in wind-assisted propulsion for commercial vessels – to supply and fit two vessels in their dry bulk fleet with Anemoi Rotor Sails.
June 2022
Berge Bulk vessel to sail with WindWings in 2023
Berge Bulk, BAR Technologies, and Yara Marine Technologies have reached an agreement to install four BARTech WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies (WindWings) onboard the 210,000 DWT bulk carrier Berge Olympus.
Clean Shipping: Berge Bulk and Kongsberg Maritime join forces to advance marine decarbonisation
Singapore-based dry bulk owner Berge Bulk and marine technology leader Kongsberg Maritime (KM) today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop and advance the deployment of decarbonisation technologies onboard dry bulk cargo vessels.
July 2021
Welcome to the Fleet – Berge Bobotov
The 210,000 DWT vessel is named after Bobotov Kuk peak in northern Montenegro.
Berge Bulk begins solar power pilot
Berge Bulk trials solar technology onboard Berge K2.
February 2021
World’s first night-time spare part delivery by a drone
The Berge Sarstein has successfully received the world’s first night-time spare part delivery by a drone.
January 2021
Welcome to the Fleet – Berge Meru
Berge Meru is the eighth ship in Berge Bulk’s series of large bulk carriers.
November 2020
Berge Bulk appoints new Technical Director
Paolo is responsible for the company’s technical strategy and is a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
August 2020
Crew turn Berge Zugspitze into floating vegetable farm
Farm-to-table fresh vegetables are on the menu onboard the Berge Zugspitze.
June 2020
Welcome to the Fleet – Berge Moldoveanu
The vessel is named after Moldoveanu Peak in the Făgăraş Mountains of the Transylvanian Alps (Southern Carpathians) of Romania.
May 2020
Welcome to the Fleet – Berge Tateyama
The vessel is named after Mt. Tate (more commonly known as Tateyama) which stands in the southern area of Toyama Prefecture, Japan.
February 2020
Welcome to the Fleet – Berge Yotei
The vessel is named after both a stratovolcano and a well-loved vessel in the Berge Bulk fleet that has retired a couple years ago.
January 2020
Welcome to the fleet – Berge Dachstein
This new vessel features a superstructure designed for optimal aerodynamics and improved anti-piracy measures.
Welcome to the Fleet – Berge Kenya
Berge Bulk welcomes its first newbuild delivery of the new decade.
December 2019
Berge Bulk wins the Excellence in Dry Bulk Shipping Award!
Berge Bulk is honoured to have made our mark in both the Lloyd’s List Asia and Lloyd’s List Europe awards in 2019.
June 2019
Welcome to the Fleet – Berge Mafadi
This 300,000 DWT industry leading eco-ship is the most recent addition to the Berge Bulk fleet.
February 2019
Welcome to the Fleet – Berge Logan
The 300,000 DWT bulk carrier is the latest addition to the Berge Bulk fleet.
September 2018
Berge Bulk wins Dry Bulk Operator of the Year Award!
Berge Bulk celebrates another successful year by clinching the Dry Bulk Operator of the Year award at the 2018 Lloyd’s List Asia Pacific Awards Ceremony.
January 2018
Welcome to the Fleet – Berge Olympus
Berge Olympus added as the fifth and final installation of Newcastlemax series.
October 2017
Welcome to the Fleet – Berge Mulhacen
Berge Mulhacen joins as the fourth addition to Newcastlemax series in Berge Bulk fleet.
September 2017
Welcome to the Fleet – Berge Toubkal
Berge Toubkal joins the Berge Bulk fleet as one of the largest bulk carriers in the world.
July 2017
Welcome To The Fleet – Berge Annapurna
Named after the tenth highest mountain in the world, Berge Annapurna joins the Berge Bulk fleet and sails on the routes between Australia and China.
Berge Bulk wins Environment Protection Award
Berge Bulk wins the Environment Protection Award at the 10th Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia in Hong Kong.
May 2017
Welcome to the fleet – Berge Phan Xi Pang
Berge Bulk welcomes the delivery of Berge Phan Xi Pang. She is the 100th ship of the series produced at the Imabari Shipyard.
March 2017
Welcome – Berge Sarstein & Berge Cho Oyu
March-ing off to a great start! We welcomed two new vessels – Berge Sarstein and Berge Cho Oyu – to the Berge Bulk fleet on the first day of March, both sailing under the flag of Isle of Man.
February 2017
Welcome to the Fleet – Berge Kosciuszko
Originally time-chartered for a 10-year period, Berge Kosciuszko officially becomes an owned vessel within the Berge Bulk fleet.
January 2017
Welcome to the fleet – Berge Rishiri
Berge Rishiri is the latest handy-size vessel to be added to the Berge Bulk fleet.
Welcome to the fleet – Berge Grossglockner
Berge Grossglockner adds another 210,000 DWT to the Berge Bulk fleet.
October 2016
Launching a Berge Bulk European Office
Berge Bulk improves customer service and opens a European Office in London
September 2016
Berge Bulk Wins Global Dry Bulk Operator Award
Berge Bulk wins the Lloyd’s List Global Dry Bulk Operator of the Year Award in London.
New Delivery – Berge Shari
Berge Bulk welcomes its fifth handysize vessel, Berge Shari, to its growing and efficient fleet.
July 2016
Environmental Protection Award for Berge Bulk
Berge Bulk receives the Seatrade Maritime Asia Environmental Protection Award for its ‘Blue Matters’ campaign.
June 2016
Berge Bulk cleans up Mangrove Swamp
Office staff take to the swamps to keep them rubbish-free.
March 2016
Delivery of Berge Zugspitze
Berge Bulk welcomes the 210,000 DWT Berge Zugspitze into its safe and energy-efficient fleet.
February 2016
Delivery of Berge Annupuri
Less than a month after delivering its third handy-size vessel, Berge Bulk welcomed its fourth 34,000 DWT newbuild today.
January 2016
Welcome to Berge Asahidake
Berge Bulk delivers its third handy-size vessel, the 34,000 DWT Berge Asahidake.
New Delivery – Berge Makalu
We are excited to welcome the new build Berge Makalu (262,000 DWT) to our fleet.
November 2015
Berge Bulk Wins 2015 Safety Award
Berge Bulk won the Seatrade Maritime Asia ‘Safety’ Award for the second year in a row
October 2015
Volunteering in Cambodia
Berge Bulk employees volunteered at different organisations in Cambodia who tackle the country’s most pressing societal problems
September 2015
New Delivery – Welcome to Berge K2
With the Berge K2, we welcome the first 262,000 DWT vessel into our fleet.
July 2015
“Berge Bulk Family” Enjoys Mid-Year Event
Staff challenged with the ‘Amazing Race’ for their annual team building event in Sentosa.
June 2015
Second Handy-Size Vessel Delivered
Welcome to a sister ship for Berge Hakodate.
“Blue Matters” Campaign Launch
Berge Bulk launches its “Blue Matters” environmental campaign.
Berge Bulk Delivers World’s Biggest Bulk Carriers
Welcome to the largest bulk carriers in the world.
May 2015
Our First Handy-Size Vessel
Berge Bulk expands its services and enters the handy-size market.
April 2015
Success! 2015 Asia Challenge
Berge Bulk teams conquer Mount Kinabalu
January 2015
New Delivery – Berge Tai Shan
2015 starts with a big welcome to our beautiful Berge Tai Shan.