46,678-dwt Bulk Carrier FORWARD 3
The 46,678-dwt bulk carrier FORWARD 3, built at the Tamano Works of Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES), was completed and delivered to her owner Mi-Das Line S.A. in May 1996.
FORWARD 3 is the 8th vessel out of the series of Handymax Bulk Carriers built by MES. The series of the vessels has been receiving good reputation for their reliability and efficiency.
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Length(o.a.)……………189.80m
Length(b.p.)……………181.00m
Breadth(mld.)……………31.00m
Depth(mld.)……………16.50m
Draft(mld.)……………11.60m
Gross tonnage……………27,011
Deadweight……………46,678MT
Main engine…………Mitsui-MAN B & W 6S50MC
MCR……………11,100PS×122rpm
Speed(max.trial)……………16.96knots
Complement……………25
Classification……………NK
Handling gear……………Deck crane×4
Loading capacity(grain)……………59,500m3
