The ALMASI is one of our standard TESS52 series. After the rainstorm which had threatened to spoil the ceremony eased, the weather became cloudy but quiet. More than 150 people came from nearby nursery schools and an elementary school to witness the ceremony. They cheered as they watched the huge vessel slide down the berth.
Visitors from Sennen Nursery School
Visitors from Japanese Language School, Mirokunosato International Culture School
Today's visitors came from Chitose Nursery School, Notohara Nursery School, Momoshima Kindergarten, Momoshima Elementary School, Urasaki Nursery School, Wakaba Nursery School and the Japanese Language School's International Culture School.
Thank you for coming.
Details
Date/time
Thursday, May 14, 2001 / 10:25 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
Cyprus
Name
ALMASI
Owner
ALAMOOT NAVIGATION CO., LIMITED
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 these 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.
(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.
