Chip Carriers

　

Woodchip Carrier PRINCE OF NATURE Designed for Maximum Efficiency

　

The 3.2 million-ft³ woodchip carrier PRINCE OF NATURE was delivered to Neptune Phoenix Shipping Corp. of Panama in September 1995 at the Mizushima Works and Ship- yard of Sanoyas Hishino Meisho Corporation.

The specialized woodchip carrier is smaller than the Sanoyas developed standard 3.6 million-ft³ woodchip carrier with its cargo hold capacity reduced to 3.2 million-ft³.

　

Features

1.　The flush decker has six cargo holds arranged amidships and the accommodations and engine room located aft. The frame arrangement in the cargo space is designed for maximum efficiency in woodchip loading and unloading.

2.　Because of their low specific gravity woodchips require a relatively large hold capacity. Accordingly, the hull of the PRINCE OF NATURE is deeper than those of typical bulk carriers of about the same deadweight.

3.　Cargo handling equipment includes an 975-t/h woodchip unloading system and three hoppers for efficient unloading.

4.　End-folding hatch covers are chain-driven by hydraulic motors for opening and closing.

　

　

PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS

　

Length(o.a.)……………195.00m

Length(b.p.)……………188.00m

Breadth(mld.)……………32.20m

Depth(mld.)……………21.50m

Draft(mld.)……………10.55m

Gross tonnage……………36,690

Deadweight……………43,924MT

Main engine……………Mitsubishi 7UEC52LS

MCR……………12,600PS×120.0rpm

NOR……………11,340PS×116.0rpm

Speed(max.trial)……………16.74knots

(service)……………15.5knots

Complement……………26

Classification……………NK, NS^*, MNS^*, M0

Handling gear……………975T/H (Chip Unloading System)

Loading capacity(grain)……………91,140.4m³

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