AEC takes 2011 built Box-Shaped / Double-hull Bulker of an innovative design on long term charter and concludes the vessel’s first AEC employment
Agricultural & Energy Carriers (AEC) has concluded a long term charter for the sophisticated designed Box-Shaped Bulker Carrier MV Four Diamond and is sending her on the first AEC employment carrying a full cargo of bulk wheat from the U.S. Gulf. The vessel is the second in the world of this new innovative design.
The vessel is briefly described as follows:
MV Four Diamond
Single Deck Double-Hull Box Shaped Bulk Carrier
34,053 Dwat on 9.85 m ssw (TPC 51.1)
Built 2011 / Cayman Islands Flag
Loa 180 m / Beam 30 m
4 x 30 mts Cranes
5 ho/ha
Grain cubic including hatch coamings:
1) 7,781.40
2) 9,488.00
3) 9,483.40
4) 9,483.80
5) 9,273.20
Total 45,509.80
Tanks Top Strength 22 mt per m2 in all holds
GRT/NRT (Int) 23,985/10,652
Australian Hold Ladders/CO2/ SOLAS/Smoke Detection/Electrical Holds Ventilation fitted
Speed/Consumption:
15 knots ballast on 25 mt IFO (380cst) M/E + 2 mt IFO Aux – No diesel at sea
14 knots laden on 27 mt IFO (380cst) M/E + 2 mt IFO Aux – No diesel at sea
Vessel may consume MDO while changing ballast, ballasting / deballasting, cleaning holds, entering and leaving ports / canals and maneuvering in confined / restricted waters.
Port consumption: Idle 3 mt IFO (380 cst) / Working 4.5 mt IFO (380cst)
All details ‘about’ and given in good faith.