Bulk Carriers-Handy Size
28,000-dwt Type Bulk Carrier CRYSTAL BULKER
The 28,000-dwt Bulk Carrier CRYSTAL BULKER was delivered at NKK's Tsu Works in November 1995 to KK International S.A.
NKK Corporation has built three sister vessels of the bulker.
Unique features include energy-saving devices such as NKK SURF to increase propeller efficiency, a large bulbous bow. The bulker can transport coal, iron, grain and log.
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Length(o.a.)……………166.60m
Length(b.p.)……………158.68m
Breadth(mld.)……………27.00m
Depth(mld.)……………14.40m
Draft(mld.)……………9.70m
Gross tonnage……………18,302
Deadweight……………28,294MT
Main engine…………MAN-B & W 5L50MC(Mark ?)
MCR……………7,450PS×127.0rpm
NOR……………6,710PS×122.6rpm
Speed(max.trial)……………15.7knots
(service)……………14.00knots
Complement……………25
Classification……………NK
Handling gear……………Electric-hydraulic single deck crane 30.5MT×4
Loading capacity(grain)……………37,200m3
