Bulk Carriers-Handy Size

　

WESTERN ORION, Sixth in Oshima Super Handymax Bulk Carrier Series (47,000-dwt type)

　

The 47,000-dwt WESTERN ORION, the sixth vessel in a series of 47,000-dwt type Oshima Super Handymax Bulk Carriers was delivered in November 1995 to Western Bulk Shipping AS by Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.

The first three vessels are operated by a Hong Kong Owner for the present. This series has proven its excellent performance, fuel economy, and cargo handling efficiency.

The WESTERN ORION has a bulbous bow, a stern bulb, a semiskewed propeller to improve propulsion efficiency and reduce hull vibrations.

The vessel is equipped with four electro-hydraulically driven deck cranes, each with a lifting capacity of 25tons and grab handling capabilities. The design allows variety of cargoes to be handled, including cement, coal, grain, ore, packaged lumber and log. The Kawasaki- MAN B & W 6S50MC main engine offers superior reliability and fuel oil consumption as well as easy operation and maintenance.

　

　

Handling gear……………Deck crane 35T×15m/min×28mR×4

Loading capacity(grain)……………61,102m³

(bale)……………60,901m³

　

PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS

　

Length(o.a.)……………189.99m

Length(b.p.)……………181.60m

Breadth(mld.)……………30.50m

Depth(mld.)……………16.50m

Draft(mld.)……………11.80m

Gross tonnage……………26,449

Deadweight……………47,639MT

Main engine……………MAN B & W6S50MC

MCR……………9,970PS×109.0rpm

NOR……………8,475PS×103.3rpm

Speed(max.trial)……………15.22knots

(service)……………14.3knots

Complement……………25

Classification……………NV(E0)

Handling gear……………Deck crane 25T×15m/min×4

Loading capacity(grain)……………59,923m³

(bale)……………57,372m³

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