Aegean Shipping Management and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Yangzho reached an agreement for the construction of two more tankers, type LR2 ice class, with a carrying capacity of 114,000 dwt each.
These are ships with the most modern and at the same time high-quality and sustainable equipment.
This is a type of ship is being ordered for the first time by the Company, which continues the tradition of investing exclusively in new ships. They will be compatible with the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) – Phase III. They will also have the latest version of MAN B&W electric motors that ensures optimal fuel consumption. The installation of energy saving devices Pre-shrouded Vanes (PSV) and Hub Vortex Absorber Fins (HVAF) will enhance the power output of the vessel. Energy savings are also achieved by introducing LED lighting, as well as by installing frequency converters in each seawater pump in the engine room.
Moreover, the ships will have installed proven state-of-the-art marine ballast treatment systems.
Moreover, the ships will have installed proven state-of-the-art marine ballast treatment systems.
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Structure with status of delivery
The progress of building a new green ship is carried out in 10 main stages
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signing the contract
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steel pretreatment & cutting
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pre-outfitting of select components
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Erection: the ship’s hull is built from the assembled & painted blocks
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The performance of the ship is tested & in the presence of the buyer & the classification surveyor
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designing the vessel(3D cad system)
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Assembly(the steel plates are assembled to a block by welding & 5 assembly yards can produce 1200 tons per month)
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painting: sections are painted according to spec
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The finished hull is slipped into the sea
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Delivery: The builder delivers the vessel to the buyer & a Protocol of Delivery & Acceptance is signed.