The chemical tanker Stolt Bobcat is one of the most modern and largest ships from the fleet of Stolt Nielsen. The vessel was built in 2009, as part from multi million project for renovation of the company’s fleet. The chemical tanker has length of 155.00 meters, beam of 24.80 meters, depth of 13.35 meters and summer draft of 9.50 meters. The chemical tanker Stolt Bobcat has deadweight of 23,300 DWT and gross tonnage of 13,516 GRT. The cargo ship is really improved and very modern, with optimized cargo spaces and increased capacity. The net tonnage of the ship is 7,143 tons and the cargo capacity is 24,724 cubic meters. The vessel has really improved hull shape, designed according to the latest IMO requirements and standards. Stolt Bobcat has double hull and double sides, as between the cargo holds and the outside plates are situated the fuel tanks, ballast tanks and pipes for cargo system.
The chemical tanker Stolt Bobcat has improved engineering and propulsion system, which ensures high speed and lower fuel consumption. The main engine is Sulzer 2SA6CY, which has high power and allow the vessel to reach service speed of 14.1 knots. The low fuel consumption and the high power ensure accurate and reliable operations of the cargo ship.
The large cargo capacity is divided into 26 tanks, which have separate cargo system for each one, as the ship can carry 26 different types of cargo, without danger of mixing them, pollution of the cargo and etc. The chemical parcel tankers need to have separate cargo system for each tank, as sometimes mixing of the different chemicals may cause explosion or effervescence. Operation of the chemical tanker is serious and really dangerous. Such kind of ships are important for the maritime transport, but can cause serious pollutions if they are not operated accurately. The ship Stolt Bobcat is designed to be ecological and environmental, with improved safety systems.
More information about the chemical tanker Stolt Bobcat:
• Length: 155.00 m
• Beam: 24.80 m
• Depth: 13.35 m
• Draft: 9.50 m
• Deadweight: 23,300 DWT
• Gross Tonnage: 13,516 GRT
• Net Tonnage: 7,143 tons
• Capacity: 24,724 cub. m.
• Engine: Sulzer 2SA6CY
• Speed: 14.1 kn
• Year: 2009
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