STAR ISTIND 41,749-dwt Open Hatch Bulk Carrier
The 41,749-dwt open hatch bulk carrier TAR ISTIND, built at Tamano Works of Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (MES), was delivered to her owner Grieg Shipping A / S in September,1999.
The STAR ISTIND is a so-called open hatch type bulk carrier and her hatches and cargo holds are built in the same size (length and breadth) for efficient loading of unitized cargoes (i.e.woodpulp, paper roll, lumber, wood chips, etc., packaged into box shapes), containers and general bulk cargo items.
The vessel has a double-hull structure, and is equipped with a pair of gantry cranes of MES made with advanced technology on the upper deck for efficient cargo handling.
To ensure utmost cargo intake both on deck and cargo holds, the accommodation space is designed into a slim proportion and located at the far aft. The wheelhouse is designed for one-man-bridge operation.
The bow and stern thrusters and the Becker rudder achieve great maneuverability.
The STAR ISTIND has two sisters delivered to their owner in 1999 and 2000 and they have been receiving high evaluation for their reliability and efficiency.
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Length (o.a.) ... 184.50 m
Length (b.p.) ... 173.50 m
Breadth (mld.) ... 31.00 m
Depth (mld.) ... 19.00 m
Draft (mld.) ... 12.00 m
Gross tonnage ... 29,898
Deadweight ... 41,749
Main engine ... Mitsui MAN B&W 6S60MC
MCR ... 14,300 PS x 96 rpm
NOR ... 12,870 PS x 92.7 rpm
Speed (max. trial) ... 17.83 knots
Complement ... 29
Classification ... DNV
Handling gear ... Gantry crane 40 T x 40 m / min. x 2 sets
Loading capacity (tank) ... Cargo hold capacity: 55,200 m3
(container) ... 1,754 TEU
