KRALJEVICA, Oct 14 (Hina) - A USD17.7 million tanker with a carrying capacity of 9,200 tonnes was launched in the Kraljevica shipyard for the Cypriot client Asphalt Carrier Shipping Company on Saturday.
KRALJEVICA, Oct 14 (Hina) - A USD17.7 million tanker with a
carrying capacity of 9,200 tonnes was launched in the Kraljevica shipyard for
the Cypriot client Asphalt Carrier Shipping Company on Saturday. The
tanker is the last in a series of four asphalt carriers, of which two were
built for a US client and two for the Cypriot client.
The tanker is 108.5 metres long, 18.6 metres wide, and 10.6 metres
high. It has a 4,000 kilowatt engine and can develop a speed of up to 13.4
knots.
The tanker will be used for the transport of asphalt, chemicals and
oil.