On March 27th, Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. held the launching ceremony, this year’s second, of an 82,000 DWT KAMSARMAX bulk carrier. The KAMSARMAX bulk carriers, developed by Tsuneishi, are one of its major products alongside the TESS series.
The ship has 7 cargo holds, each with side-rolling type hatch covers. In addition, cargo hold hatchways are built at maximum width to improve the efficiency of loading and unloading. Grain crops, coal, and iron ore can all be loaded onto the ship. High density material such as iron ore can be loaded into alternating cargo holds, such as No.1, No.3, No.5, and No.7.
Additionally, the ship is equipped with MT-FAST, which is designed to conserve energy, at the ship’s tail. The fuel tank is equipped with a double-hull in consideration of environmental concerns.
Vessel Particulars:
Length / 229m
Breadth / 32.26m
Depth / 20.05m
Main engine / MAN-B&W 6S60MC-C
Service speed / 14.5 knots
[mappress] Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, April 2, 2013