YASA EMIRHAN
04/06/2001 Launched a bulk carrier on April 06
One of our standard TESS52 series. She slowly slid down the berth and launched safely, watched by the purchasers and Tsuneishi employees parties under a blue sky.
Details
Date/time
Friday, April 6, 2001 / 9:30 am (for about 20 minutes)
Location
No. 1 Berth, Tadotsu Factory
Class
Bulk carrier
Designed to carry bulk iron ore, coal and grain like wheat.
Flag
Istanbul
Name
To be determined
Owner
Mitsubishi Corporation / YASA DENIZCILIK SANAYI VE TICARET A.S.
LBD (m)
189.99 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) Adopts the MO classification code, so the presence of crewmembers in the engine room is not required 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.
