BAO GALA Joins Qintai Bothwin’s Managed Fleet in Qinhuangdao

Qintai Shipping has successfully assumed management of MV BAO GALA (宝格轮) — ex name MINDANAO — in Qinhuangdao. The vessel’s addition further strengthens our geared bulk capability and underscores our commitment to safe, compliant, and efficient operations across regional and international trades.

Vessel particulars (at a glance):

• Name / IMO: MV BAO GALA — 9478963
• Flag / Class / Built: Panama, ABS, 2010
• Type: Geared bulk carrier, 5H/5H, SD
• DWT: 55,696 MT
• GT / NT: 31,228 / 18,516
• Dimensions (L/B/D): 189.99 m / 32.26 m / 17.9 m
• Cranes / Grabs: 4 × 30 MT cranes; 4 × (6–12) CBM grabs fitted
• Grain / Bale Capacity: 70,855.30 / 68,116.8 CBM

With BAO GALA now under our management, our chartering team is placing the vessel into the market immediately through our global network. By optimizing voyage planning, tightening port turnaround, and implementing fuel-efficiency best practices, we aim to elevate operating efficiency and deliver stronger, more stable returns for the vessel owner, while providing reliable, on-schedule service to our cargo clients.

We thank our onboard crew and partners for their professionalism throughout the handover and look forward to BAO GALA’s safe and successful service under the Qintai managed fleet.