Hitachi Zosen Delivers Bulk Carrier To Greek Owner

The North Marchioness, a 61,177-dwt bulk carrier, was recently completed at Hitachi Zosen's Ariake Works and subsequently delivered to its owner, Polaris Transport Corporation of Greece.

The North Marchioness is the eighth Panamax 60BC Mark II-type bulk carrier built by Hitachi Zosen, and is designed to carry various ore, coal and grain cargoes. The Panamax Mark II type is a Hitachi Zosen-developed standardized bulk carrier of the largest size which can sail the Panama Canal. The ship employs a low speed main engine and a largediameter propeller, as well as a Hitachi Zosen- developed stern bulb, to reduce vibration and noise, while at the same time improving propulsion efficiency. Also, .anti-fouling paint of a self-polishing type is used to further improve propulsion efficiency. All together these and other design features ensure fuel-saving ship operation.

The main features and approximate specifications of the ship are as follows: length 705 V2 feet; breadth 105V2 feet; and depth of 584 feet.

The main engine is a Hitachi Zosen B&W 7L6MC-type diesel with a maximum continuous output of 11,750 hp x 103 rpm, producing a trial speed of 16.44 knots. The North Marchinoess is classified by Lloyd's Register.

Maritime Reporter Magazine, page 5, Jul 1984

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