CHEMICAL CARRIERS
MILLENNIUM EXPLORER Methanol / Chemical / Product Oil Carrier
World's largest product oil / chemical carrier, the 100,063-dwt MILLENNIUM EXPLORER, was built by Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. for Millennium Tankerships S.A.and delivered on December 22, 1999.
Features
1. The vessel is the largest product oil / chemical carrier in he world, which can carry oil product and liquid chemical cargo, category C and D of noxious liquid substances.
2. For inerting cargo tanks, she has the largest system of nitrogen generating plant in the world.
3. Has achieved superior propulsive performance due to he hull form based on Namura's latest technology and long experience.
4. The long-stroke, low-revolution and fuel-efficient main engine drives a large diameter propeller for better propulsive efficiency.
5. Special consideration was given to safety, safeguards against environmental pollution, labor saving and operational economy.
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Length (o.a.) ... 240.99 m
Length (b.p.) ... 232.00 m
Breadth (mld.) ... 42.00 m
Depth (mld.) ... 21.20 m
Draft (mld.) ... 14.27 m
Gross tonnage ... 56,693
Deadweight ... 100,063 T
Main engine ... Mitsubishi SULZER 7RTA58T
MCR ... 19,040 PS x 103 rpm
NOR ... 16,180 PS x 97.5 rpm
Speed (max. trial) ... 16.17 knots
(service) ... abt. 15.40 knots
Complement ... 30
Classification ... NK, M0
Cargo pump ... 2,500 m3/h x 135 m T.H. x 2 sets
Loading capacity (tank) ... 120,952.1 m3
