Experimental design is being prepared by Mitsui Shipbuilding and Engineering Co, and Lloyd's Register of Shipping are collaborating with regard to hull strength and structural arrangements; length bp 1190 ft, breadth molded 204 ft, depth molded 110 ft, draft 80 ft, block coefficient 0.83; dw 400,000 tons; final decision has not yet been reached on whether steam turbine or diesel propulsion will be chosen, or whether both alternatives will be available; two 8-cyl Mitsui-B and W type K98FF diesel engines, with combined maximum continuous rating of 59,200 bhp at 103 rpm, would give service speed of 15 knots fully loaded with 15% margin; side elevation drawing is included.


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    Title :

    400,000 ton d.w. Tanker -- Mitsui project in advanced stage of planning


    Additional title:

    Shipbldg Shipg Rec


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1967


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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