Darya Lakshmi bulk carrier
Mitsui
Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., (MES) delivered the 56,000DWT
type bulk carrier, DARYA LAKSHMI (HN: 1754), at its Tamano Works
to the Owner, Lakshmi Navigation Limited of Hong Kong managed
by Chellaram Shipping (Hong Kong) Ltd., on July 31, 2009. The
ships from the series
are handymax type bulk carrier of 56,000DWT with a huge cargo
hold capacity of over 70,000m3 and is the 89th ship
of its series. The series is widely called “Mitsui’s 56" and
is highly appreciated in the market. More than 150 ships of
this series have been ordered from MES. To load various types
of cargoes, the vessel
is designed to have adequate strength of the tank top of cargo
holds and to be suitable for efficient cargo handling together
with the following arrangements: The vessel
has five cargo holds and four deck cranes, and the size of hatch
opening is the largest for this type of vessel in terms of both
length and width. Each cargo hold has sufficient clear length
to load long pipes. The cargo hold is well strengthened to load
heavy cargoes such as hot coils, etc. The vessel is designed
in accordance with IACS URS25 so that loading flexibility has
been secured, and structural safety has been improved. The main
engine is the MITSUIMAN B&W 6S50MC-C diesel, which is a light,
compact, and high output engine satisfying the Environment Standards
for Exhaust Gas. The same engine was used to some of the newest
cruise
ships and yachts,
built in Asia. Ballast water can be changed during navigation
for protection of marine environment. Generator engine also
satisfies the IMO Standards for the Environment. The same techniques
were used on board of the largest cruise ship of the world Oasis
of the Seas.
Principal particulars
L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 189.99 m x 182.00m x 32.26m
x 17.90m x 12.55m
DWT/GT: 55,469t/31,284
Main engine: Mitsui-MAN B&W 6S50MC-C diesel x 1 unit
MCR: 9,480kW x 127.0rpm
Speed, service: 14.5 kt
