171,000-dwt Type Bulk Carrier CAPE AZALEA
The 171,000-dwt type Bulk Carrier CAPE AZALEA was delivered at NKK's Tsu Works in June, 1996 to Paloma Shipping S.A. This vessel is the first vessel of this 170,000-dwt Type Bulk Carrier built at NKK.
The ship transport mainly coal from Australia to Japan.
Unique features include energy-saving devices such as NKK SURF to increase propeller efficiency, a large bulbous bow, and lower leeway-type living accomodations. Although designed primarily for coal or iron transport, the ship can also carry grain.
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Length(o.a.)……………289.00m
Length(b.p.)……………279.00m
Breadth(mld.)……………45.00m
Depth(mld.)……………24.10m
Draft(mld.)……………17.72m
Gross tonnage……………87,799
Deadweight……………171,846MT
Main engine…………MAN-B & W 6S70MC(Mark V)
MCR……………20,630PS×91rpm
NOR……………17,540PS×86rpm
Speed(max.trial)……………16.62knots
(service)……………14.50knots
Complement……………30
Classification……………NK
Loading capacity(grain)……………190,000m3
