Tanker of 59,050 ton dw was constructed by Eriksbergs Mek Verkstads A/B of Gothenburg for Wilh. Wilhelmsen of Oslo; vessel has single deck, poop and forecastle, and cruiser stern with accomodation aft; length oa 774 ft 9 in., breadth molded 105 ft 6 in., depth molded 54 ft 6 in., draft 40 ft 6 1/4 in., cargo tank capacity 2,472,584 cu ft; 9-cyl Eriksberg-B and W diesel engine has rated output of 18,900 bhp and is arranged for remote control from bridge. (See also Shipbldg and Shipg Rec v 104 n 17 Oct 22 1964 p 570-2)


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    Title :

    Tibetan -- Largest vessel of wilhelmsen fleet features bridge control of main engine


    Additional title:

    Mar Engr Naval Architect


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1964


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :



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