The 69,925-dwt bulk carrier ASIAN NOVA was delivered to Mars Shipping Co., S.A. of Panama in July 1995 at the Mizushima Works and Shipyard of Sanoyas Hishino Meisho Corporation. Built for energy efficiency, the carrier is the eighteenth vessel of its type. The highly economical "70BC" design was developed by Sanoyas for Panamax bulkers.
Features
1. The cargo space is divided into seven cargo holds with topside tanks and hopper bottoms ; its bulk carrier structure affords efficient cargo stowage.
2. Cargo carrying capacity is increased by maximizing deadweight and hold capacity.
3. Hydraulic, motor-driven, side-rolling hatch covers are used, and hatch openings are maximized to facilitate cargo handling.
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Length(o.a.)……………225.0m
Length(b.p.)……………217.0m
Breadth(mld.)……………32.26m
Depth(mld.)……………18.30m
Draft(mld.)……………13.27m
Gross tonnage……………36,666
Deadweight……………69,925MT
Main engine…………DU-Sulzer 7RTA52U
MCR……………12,500PS×114rpm
NOR……………10,600PS×108rpm
Speed(max.trial)……………16.25knots
(service)……………14.5knots
Complement……………26
Classification……………NK,NS*,MNS*,M0
Handling gear
Deck crane……………30T×25M・R×4
Loading capacity(grain)……………81,756.7m3
