Japan: KHI Delivers Bulk Carrier Western Kobe

Kawasaki Heavy Industries on May 14th delivered the Western Kobe bulk carrier ,with a capacity of 58,000 DWT (Kawasaki hull no. 1705), for I.M.S. Maritime S.A. at its Kobe Works.

 Features of the Western Kobe

• The vessel has a flush deck with a forecastle and five holds that are designed for optimum transport of grains, coals, ores and steel products. Four 30-ton deck cranes are installed along the center in between hatch covers to enable cargo loading and unloading in ports that lack cargo handling facilities
• The vessel employs the latest in technology to achieve maximum fuel economy, including an energy-saving main diesel engine, highly efficient propellers, as well as the Kawasaki semi-duct system with contra fins (SDS-F) and rudder bulb with fins (RBS-F), which all contribute to the vessel’s enhanced propulsion performance.
• The bulk carrier’s anti-corrosion coatings, complying with the new performance standards for ballast tank protective coatings (PSPC), ensure paint quality that is better than ever.
• The vessel employs double-hull fuel oil tanks to prevent marine pollution.

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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, May 18, 2012; Image: khi