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 One
of the largest and most modern bulk carriers of the world definitely
is the newly built vessel BAO FU. The ship was completed in the
Asian Ship-yard of Namura Shipbuilding – Imari. Definitely
this ship-yard is among the highest quality and largest in the world,
created some of the best known ships sailing around the oceans with
thousands tons of cargo. The bulk carrier BAO FU was completed on
26th October 2010, having deadweight of 250,877 metric tons and
overall length of 329.95 meters. You can easily see the size of
this bulk carrier and imagine how such machinery can be constructed.
The ship BAO FU has length between perpendiculars of 321.00 meters,
beam of 57.00
meters and depth of 25.10 meters. The gross
tonnage of the ship BAO FU is 132,536 gross tons and the draft,
while fully loaded can reach 18.00 meters. BAO FU vessel is designed
to be ore carrier. The transportation of heavy cargoes usually make
some restrictions in ship strength and design. Large and small cargo
holds interchange alongside of the vessel, which is basic feature
of ore carriers. Such design is important for ship’s strength
and stability while carrying cargoes or sailing under ballast. The
ship is the first from the series of vessel designed with such sizes
in Imari Shipyard. The bulk carrier BAO FU is WOZMAX type ship,
which means that the ship is following the restrictions of Western
Australia ports. The design of the ship is improved, having low
water resistance, reliable engine with decreased CO2 emissions and
 better
crew accommodations. The ship-builders installed Namura flow Control
Fin (NCF), which helps for improving propulsion performance and
saving heavy fuel, while voyaging. The propeller of the bulk carrier
BAO FU is highly effective, which increases power from propulsion
system. The water resistance was decreased with special anti-fouling
paint, which is stronger, more environmental and of course water
streamlined. BAO FU cargo ship is really compatible with most of
the largest ports world-wide. The mooring arrangements also satisfy
the requirements of Ponta Da Madeira in Brazil. This is highly required
by the company ordered this ship, because the vessel must sail around
the world on most profitable destinations and voyages. The ship
is really meeting the latest requirements in technology of ship-building.
The main engine is from latest generation MAN B&W 7S80MC-C (Mark-7),
which has higher productivity, lower CO2 emission and low fuel consumption.
The engine is really quality, having good innovations, as the whole
ship too. The accommodations are more spaceful for the crew.
The bulk carrier BAO FU is really one of
the largest and most innovative ships built ever. The ship is new,
and will operate in the largest ports of the world on all the continents.
The owner of the ship is Wealth Line Inc, which is managed by FUKUJIN
KISEN CO. Definitely the company is operating with many bulk carriers,
providing quality transportation service.
date: 24th March 2011 |
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