“K” Line takes delivery of 100,000-dwt Bulk-Carrier Cape Ace from Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. Imari Shipyard & Works, says a press release published on their website.
The CAPE ACE
Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. Imari Shipyard & Works delivered “CAPE ACE” 100,000-dwt bulker to “K” Line.
About the vessel
Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carrier
The ship is compliant with the Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carrier (CSR-BC) for bulk cargo ships. She has a wide shallow hull shape with 6 cargo holds which enables to load more cargo compared to Panamax size vessels.
Namura flow Control Fin
She is equipped with “NCF” (Namura flow Control Fin) on her stern and “Rudder Fin” on her rudder both of which are unique products of Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., and such equipment improve her propulsion performance by aligning water flow in front and back of propeller.
Electronically controlled engine
K Line noted that together with an electronically controlled engine, the vessel is expected to save fuel consumption and reduce environmental impact.
Long term contract
After the delivery, she is engaged in iron ore and coal transport for a Japanese steel mill under long term contract.
“K” Line will remain committed to flexibly and actively responding to diversifying needs for shipments of ore and other iron-bearing raw materials,” the company stated.
Vessel Particulars
- LOA: 249.94M
- Width(Moulded): 43.00M
- Depth: 18.70M
- Draft(Moulded): 12.90M
- Deadweight: 101,314T
- Gross Ton: 60,133T
- Main Engine: MAN B&W 6S60ME-C8.5
- Speed: 14.0KTS
- Class: NK
- Flag: Panama
- Builder: Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
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Source: K Line
