Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. today delivered the Falmouth Bay bulk carrier to "K" Line Bulk shipping (UK) Limited at its Sakaide Works. The vessel (Kawasaki hull no. 1694) is the 32-nd state-of-the-art bulk carrier with a capacity of 58,000 DWT to be developed by Kawasaki, the Group said in a press release.
Ship's general characteristics:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
The Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) Group comprises some 100 companies in Japan and around the globe, together forming the world's leading industrial and technological business group.