OCEAN MORNING
The Naming and Launching Ceremony For A TESS52 Series Vessel
February 24, 2001 At 10:20 am No. 1 berth
OCEAN MORNING before the ceremony
Named OCEAN MORNING
One of our standard TESS52 series. She slowly slid down the berth and was safely launched, watched by more than 150 people, including the purchasers, Tsuneishi employees, and visitors from neighboring nursery schools and towns.
Details
Date/time
Saturday, February 24, 2001 / 10:20 am (for about 30 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
OCEAN MORNING
Owner
PAMS BULKSHIP SA
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) Her classification is under Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (Class NK).
(5) Owing to its MO classification code, the ship does not require the presence of crewmembers in the engine room during the journey.
(6) Fuel consumption is reduced by energy-saving features such as our original TESS hull design and the NKK Surf-bulb for increased propulsion efficiency mounted on a rudder to the rear of the tail screw.
