Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 66,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. "DRAFTVADER" (MES Hull No.1881) at its Tamano Works on 17th July, 2015 to Solaris Marine Ltd., Liberia, the company said in its press release.
This is the 9th ship of its "neo66BC", the "wide beam shallow draft vessel" of line up “neo series”.
Principal Particulars
Length overall 199.99 m
Breadth (molded) 36.00 m
Depth (molded) 18.45 m
Gross Tonnage 38,219
Deadweight 66,585 metric tons
Main Engine MITSUI-MAN B&W Diesel Engine
7S50ME-B9.3 x1set
Maximum Continuous Output 8,470 kW
Service Speed abt. 14.5 knots
Complement 24 persons
Classification Society NK
Date of Delivery 17th July, 2015
Special Features
The vessel has five cargo holds and four cranes for handling cargo, and keeps the superior usability of “Mitsui 56”.
The ship is designed to have enough deadweight more than 66,000 metric tons and capacity more than 82,800 cubic meters for loading various cargos like coal, ore, grain, as well as lengthy/heavy cargo such as steel pipe and hot coil.
Fuel oil consumption is less than that of a conventional Supramax bulk carrier despite its enlargement.
As a result of research work of interviews with ship owners and operators, investigations on ports all over the world and present trade patterns, wide beam (over-P’max) and shallow draft make it possible to have wide flexibility for operations and high transport efficiency.
The new hull form makes it possible to keep good performance in rough sea conditions as well as calm sea conditions and shows better maneuverability.
The size of hatch opening is the largest for this type of vessel in terms of both length and width.
Main Engine, MITSUI-MAN B&W Diesel Engine 7S50ME-B9.3, complying with MARPOL NOx restriction (Tier-II) for exhaust gas emissions, gives superior fuel oil consumption over wide range of output.
Considering strengthened restriction for SOx, the ship has low sulfur fuel oil tanks, which are designed for operation in ECA (Emission Control Areas).
The vessel is designed in accordance with IACS Common Structural Rules.