Japan: MES Hands Over MV FINCH ARROW

Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 72,800 dwt type Open Hatch Jib Crane General Cargo Carrier MV “FINCH ARROW” (MES Hull No. 1837) at its Chiba Works to 311 RAINBOW SHIPPING S.A., Panama on March 27, 2013.

This is the 2nd vessel of its series which has a large cargo hold capacity of more than 86,600 m3 with 8 box-shaped cargo holds.

The vessel is one of the largest open hatch general cargo carriers in the world with eight (8) box-shaped cargo holds and four (4) jib cranes for handling cargo. It has three (3) pairs of piggyback-type hatch covers to have large hatch openings.

The vessel has a ballast water treatment system for protection of marine environment in advance of forthcoming entry into force of Ballast Water Management Convention.

Principal Particulars

• Length overall 210.00 m
• Length (between perpendiculars) 202.00 m
• Breadth (molded) 36.00 m
• Depth (molded) 20.20 m
• Gross Tonnage 46,295
• Deadweight 72,914 metric tons
• Main Engine MITSUI-MAN B&W Diesel Engine 5S60ME-C8(Mark8) 1set
• Maximum Continuous Output 9,450 kW x 89rpm
• Service Speed 14.5 knots
• Complement 30 persons
• Classification Society NK
• Flag Panama

A hydrodynamic energy saving device on the rudder achieves good propulsive performance. MITSUI-MAN B&W Diesel Engine 5S60ME-C8 is a light, compact and high output electronically controlled engine complying with MARPOL NOx restriction for exhaust gas. The bow thruster and high-lift rudder enable good maneuverability in port.

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Press release, April 1, 2013