Chip Carriers

　

Woodchip Carrier DAIO COPIHUE Achieves High Cargo Handling Efficiency

　

The 3.6 million-ft³ woodchip carrier DAIO COPIHUE was delivered to Trans European Shipping Inc. in May 1996 at the Mizushima Works and Shipyard of Sanoyas Hishino Meisho Corporation.

The DAIO COPIHUE is the first vessel of 3.6 million-ft³ woodchip carrier developed on the basis of Sanoyas standards 3.5 million-ft³ woodchip carrier design.

　

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 DAIO COPIHUE is deeper than those of typical bulk carriers of about the same deadweight.

3.　Cargo handling equipment includes a 840-t/h woodchip unloading system for efficient unloading.

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

　

　

PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS

Length(o.a.)……………199.99m

Length(b.p.)……………194.00m

Breadth(mld.)……………32.20m

Depth(mld.)……………22.75m

Draft(mld.)……………11.12m

Gross tonnage……………39,695

Deadweight……………46,888MT

Main engine……………Du-Sulzer 6RTA52

MCR……………10,800PS×121rpm

NOR……………9,180PS×114.6rpm

Speed(max.trial)……………16.74knots

(service)……………14.0knots

Complement……………28

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

Handling gear……………840T/H (Chip Unloading System)

Loading capacity(grain)……………102,040m³

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