Coal Carriers
90,844-dwt Coal Carrier SOMA MARU
The 90,844-dwt SOMA MARU is a coal carrier built by Koyo Dockyard Co., Ltd. and delivered to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. and International Marine Transport Co., Ltd. on October 4, 1995. She is in service to transport coal from Australia to Japan.
Features
1. The wide-beam and shallow-draft hull form is adopted to meet the limitations of the port facilities.
2. The ship has seven cargo holds and each hold is provided with a side-rolling type hatch cover.
3. A stern form fitted with a shoe piece is adopted for improved maneuverability.
4. The hatch side coaming is inclined for higher efficiency of loader operation during unloading.
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Length(o.a.)……………239.94m
Length(b.p.)……………230.00m
Breadth(mld.)……………43.00m
Depth(mld.)……………19.70m
Draft(mld.)……………12.75m
Gross tonnage……………55,610
Deadweight……………90,844MT
Main engine……………Sulzer 7RTA62
MCR……………15,300PS×90.0rpm
NOR……………13,010PS×85.3rpm
Speed(max.trial)……………16.015knots
(service)……………abt. 14.4knots
Complement……………28
Classification……………NK(M0.B)
Loading capacity(grain)……………118,335m3
