| June
1, 2007 |
| Bulk
Carrier Orient Phoenix Launched |
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Kobe,
June 1, 2007 - Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation
today launched the Orient Phoenix bulk carrier
for Panama-based Black Ship Line, S.A. at
its Kobe Shipyard. The carrier, identified
as Kawasaki hull No. 1578 and the 15th 55,500
DWT bulk carrier developed by Kawasaki Shipbuilding,
will be delivered in August 2007 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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