Bulk Carrier Alam Maju Delivered
Jul. 25, 2012
Tokyo, July 25, 2012 — Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. today delivered the Alam Maju bulk carrier to Ocarina shipping S.A at its Sakaide Works. The vessel (Kawasaki hull no. 1695) is the 18th state-of-the-art bulk carrier with a capacity of 58,000 DWT to be developed by Kawasaki.
Features of the Alam Maju
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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. |
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The vessel employs the latest in technology to achieve maximum fuel economy, including an energy-saving main diesel engine, highly efficient propellers, the Kawasaki rudder bulb system with fins (RBS-F), as well as a bow designed to reduce wave resistance, which all contribute to the vessel’s enhanced propulsion performance. |
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The main engine and generator engine comply with Tier II NOx emission standards set by the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships. |
