| April
27, 2006 |
| Bulk Carrier
Aranda Colossus Launched |
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Kobe,
April 27, 2006 - Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation
today launched the Aranda Colossus bulk carrier
for Singapore-based “K”Line Pte Ltd. at its
Kobe Shipyard. The carrier, identified as
Kawasaki hull No. 1566 and the ninth 55,500
DWT bulk carrier developed by Kawasaki Shipbuilding,
will be delivered in July 2006 after outfitting
at the quay of the Shipyard.
The 189.9 m vessel has a flush deck with forecastle
and five holds that are designed for optimum
transport of grains, coals, ores and steel
products. A new proprietary bow designed to
reduce wave resistance allows the ship to
operate with less fuel. Four 30 ton deck cranes
are installed in the center in between hatch
covers to enable cargo loading and unloading
in ports where no cargo handling facilities
are available. It is powered by a lightweight,
compact Kawasaki-MAN B&W 6S50MC-C high-output
engine. |
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