Gold Express
Onomichi
Dockyard Co., Ltd. has completed construction of the GOLD EXPRESS,
a 47,000DWT product carrier, for Venus Ocean
Navigation S.A. of Panama. The vessel is 182.50m long, 32.20m
wide, and 18.10m deep, and has a total cargo tank capacity of
53,500m3 capable of carrying four different types of cargo liquids
such as gasoline, light oil, naphtha, etc. simultaneously. The
GOLD EXPRESS was designed to comply with the latest international
regulations. The hull structural strength of the vessel was
developed with 3-dimensional model analysis and fatigue strength
analysis to provide high reliability so that it can endure repetitive
navigation in the rough-sea season. The ships
from the series has many features considering the environmental
preservation. The double hull structure is employed for the
fuel oil tank compartment to prevent fuel oil leakage in an
accident. Air pollution prevention is ensured by providing an
advanced gas detecting system to avoid emission of harmful gases
into the atmosphere. The main
engine uses a low-speed and log-stroke diesel engine that
has superior performance of low fuel consumption. Moreover,
unattended main engine and auxiliary machinery, a fail-safe
satellite navigation system, and a selfstripping system are
adopted to reduce manual labor required for ship operation and
improve the working environment on board. The same engine was
used in some cruise
ships, and the company made great developments in Wartsilla
engine used for moving of Oasis
of the Seas, which is the largest cruise ships of the world.
Principal particulars
Length, o.a.: 172.60m
Breadth: 32.20m
Depth: 18.10m
Draught: 55,100t (ext.)
DWT/GT: 47,410t/26,900
Main engine: Mitsui MAN-B&W 6S50MC diesel x 1 unit
Speed, service: 15.3kt
