TACHIBANA 154,324-dwt Bulk Carrier
The 154,324-dwt bulk carrier TACHIBANA was built by Koyo Dockyard Co., Ltd. and delivered to Powercoal Navigation Corporation on September 1, 2000. The vessel is in service to transport coal.
Features
1. The vessel has seven cargo holds, each provided with a side-rolling type hatch cover.
2. The hull has the strength sufficient to allow diversified methods of loading.
3. The vessel has a raked stem with protruding bulbous bow and transom stern with a hanging balanced rudder.
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Length (o.a.) ... 274.93 m
Length (b.p.) ... 266.00 m
Breadth (mld.) ... 47.00 m
Depth (mld.) ... 23.60 m
Draft (mld.) ... 16.250 m
Gross tonnage ... 83,528
Deadweight ... 154,324 MT
Main engine ... MAN B&W 6S70MC (Mark VI)
MCR ... 15,666 kW (21,300 PS) x 85.0 rpm
NOR ... 4,099 kW (19,170 PS) x 82.1 rpm
Speed (max. trial) ... 16.450 knots
(service) ... abt. 14.80 knots
Complement ... 28
Classification ... NK
Loading capacity (grain) ... 182,127.07 m3
