YASA ILHAN
The Naming and Launching Ceremony For TESS52 Series No. 2
January 12, 2001 At 11:30 am No. 1 Berth
The YASA ILHAN waiting for the ceremony
She is the second ship in our TESS52 standard series. The ceremony was held under a beautiful sunny sky, with more than 400 visitors from nursery schools, elementary schools and nursing homes. She slowly slid down the slipway to make a successful launch.
Details
Date/time
Friday, January 12, 2001 / 11:30 am (for about 25 minutes)
Location
No. 1 Berth, Tadotsu Factory
Class
Bulk carrier
Designed to carry bulk iron ore, coal and grain like wheat, without sacks.
Flag
Panama
Name
YASA ILHAN
Owner
YASA SHIPPING & TRADING S/A
LBD (m)
190.00 x 32.26 x 17.00
Deadweight
(the maximum weight she can carry) Approx. 52,300 metric tonnes
Gross tonnage
About 30,400 metric tonnes
Main engine
MAN B&W 6S50MC
7,800 kW (approx. 10,600 horsepower)
Service speed
Approx. 14.5 knots
Characteristics
(1) Equipped with four deck cranes (30 metric tonne capacity) for cargo handling at docks that lack loading facilities.
(2) A wide hatch opening for long cargoes such as steel pipes, as well as bulk cargoes.
(3) In accordance with the above characteristics (1) and (2), this type of ship is called a Handymax Bulk Carrier, reflecting its wide range of purposes and easy handling.
(4) Owing to its MO classification code, the engine room does not require the presence of crewmembers during the journey.
(5) Fuel consumption is reduced by energy-saving features such as our original TESS hull design and other equipment, including the NKK Surf-bulb for increased propulsion efficiency mounted on a rudder to the rear of the tail screw.
