CHARLES LD / CAPE DAISY 172,000-dwt Capesize Bulk Carriers
CHARLES LD is a 172,510-dwt new Capesize bulk carrier, one of the newly designed NKK MX series, that have received orders for more than 30 vessels so far.
The vessel has achieved maximum hold capacity and dead eight within the limitation of the Port of Dunkirk.
The vessel is provided with pipe passage at the center of double-bottom space, which accommodates ballast and hold bilge pipings. This also facilitates easy access to and maintenance of these pipings.
NKK surf-bulb is also fitted to obtain better propulsive performance which results in lower fuel oil consumption.
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Length (o.a.) ... 289.00 m
Length (b.p.) ... 279.00 m
Breadth (mld.) ... 45.00 m
Depth (mld.) ... 24.10 m
Draft (mld.) ... 17.81 m
Gross tonnage ... 87,522
Deadweigh ... 172,510 MT
Main engine ... Mitsui 6S70MC (MK3)
MCR ... 19,000 PS x 80 rpm
NOR ... 16,150 PS x 76 rpm
Complement ... 25
Classification ... BV
