March 26 , 2009
M.V. “ANTOINE”, 56,000 DWT Type Bulk Carrier Delivered
82nd Ship of “Mitsui’s 56” Series With Huge Cargo Hold Capacity (over 70,000m3)
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., (MES) completed and delivered a 56,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. “ANTOINE” (MES Hull No. 1735) at its Chiba Works to the owner Palma Trading Corporation, Liberia on 26th March, 2009.
This vessel is a handy-max type bulk carrier of 56,000 dwt with a huge cargo hold capacity over 70,000 m3 and marks the 82nd ship of its series.
This 56,000 dwt type bulk carrier series of MES is widely called “Mitsui’s 56” and is highly appreciated in the market. More than 150 units of this series have been ordered to MES.
Principal Particulars
| Length Overall | 189.99 m |
|---|---|
| Length (between perpendiculars) | 182.00 m |
| Breadth (molded) | 32.26 m |
| Depth (molded) | 17.90 m |
| Draft (molded) | 12.55 m |
| Gross Tonnage | 31,280tons |
| Deadweight | 55,498 metric tons |
| Main Engine | MITSUI-MAN B&W Diesel Engine 6S50MCC x 1 set |
| Maximum Continuous Output | 9,480 kW x 127.0 rpm |
| Service Speed | 14.5 knots |
| Complement | 24 persons |
| Classification Society | NK |
| Flag | Malta |
| Date of Delivery | March 26, 2009 |
Special Features
- The vessel has five (5) cargo holds and four (4) cranes for handling cargo.
- In order to load various kinds of cargo, the vessel is designed to have enough strength of tank top of cargo holds and to be suitable for efficient cargo handling.
(a) The size of hatch opening is the largest for this type of vessel in terms of both length and width.
(b) Each cargo hold has a sufficient clear length in order to load long pipes.
(c) Cargo hold is well strengthened to load heavy cargo such as hot coil etc. - The vessel is designed in accordance with IACS URS25 so that loading flexibility has been secured and structural safety has been improved.
- Main Engine is the latest MITSUI-MAN B&W Diesel Engine 6S50MC-C, which is a light, compact and high output engine satisfying the Environment Standards for Exhaust Gas. It has marginal output to keep enough speed (at normal service output = 75% maximum continuous output), achieving the optimum matching at normal service output.
- Ballast water can be changed during navigation for protection of marine environment.
- Generator engine also satisfies the IMO Standards for Environment.