Bulk Carrier African Tern Delivered
Jun. 19, 2013
Tokyo, June 19, 2013 — Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. today delivered the African Tern bulk carrier, with a capacity of 58,000 DWT (Kawasaki hull no. 8008, DACKS hull no. DE 012), for Venus Ocean Navigation S.A. at Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (DCKS) in Dalian, China.
Features of the African Tern
- 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 main engine and generator engine comply with Tier II NOx emission standards set by the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships.
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