China: Yuexin Shipyard Starts Construction of New AHTS Vessel

Recently a keel-laying ceremony for 58.7m AHTS Vessel YX3156 was held in Yuexin shipyard. Applying the design of KHIAM CHUAN MARINE Company, YX3156 measures 58.7m in length with a molded breadth of 14.6m and a molded depth of 5.5m.

Maximum draught is 4.5m. It can carry 42 men, 475 m3 fuel oil, 460 m3 ballast water, 230 m3 fresh water, 255 m3 cement and 187 m3 dry bulk. With 370 m2 area of deck, the designed bollard pull reaches 65t and the designed speed reaches 13.5 knots.

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World Maritime News Staff, December 30, 2011; Image: YuexinShip