KATJA, Double-Hull Aframax Tanker
Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. has built the double-hull Aframax tanker KATJA at its Oppama Shipyard. The vessel was delivered to Lundquist Shipping Company, Ltd. in August 1995
The vessel meets the latest requirements for double hull tankers, new MARPOL regulations adopted at IMO MEPC 32, and the United States OPA 90 concerning tank arrangement, double-hull dimensions and vessel stability.
Design Features :
1. Optimized hull-form and high propulsive efficiency
2. Large cargo tank capacity in triple segregation groups for flexible cargo handling
3. Hull structure of highest reliability
4. Tin-free anti-fouling paint for underwater hull to prevent marine pollution
5. Less maintenance heavy tarepoxy coating system in water ballast tanks
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Length(o.a.)……………232.042m
Length(b.p.)……………222.128m
Breadth(mld.)……………42.00m
Depth(mld.)……………20.30m
Draft(mld.)……………14.20m
Gross tonnage……………52,067
Deadweight……………97,220MT
Main engine……………Diesel United - Sulzer
……………6RTA62
MCR……………16,560PS×109.0rpm
NOR……………14,900PS×105.2rpm
Speed(max.trial)……………15.80knots at 14.200m draft
(service)……………14.80knots
Complement……………28
Classification……………NK, NS*, Tanker, MNS* (M0)
Cargo pump……………2,500m3×120mAq×3
Loading capacity(tank)……………114,203m3
