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Ever Gather (continued from page 22) that are part of an eventual fleet of 24 sister ships of 2,728 TEU each that will provide a weekly around- the-world service in both directions starting in mid-1986. Known as the

G-type full containerships, six have been delivered by Ishikawajima-

Harima, and Onomichi Dockyard in

Japan has delivered four. CSBC will deliver four more in 1985 and On- omichi will deliver an additional four in 1985-86, at which time the 24-ship G-Class fleet will be com- plete.

Evergreen has designed these high-efficiency G-type vessels with many innovative features. When fully utilizing cargo holds and deck space, with containers four tiers high on deck, each ship is capable of carrying 2,728 TEUs. At the same time, minimized wind resistance, and propulsion power from a 24,000-bhp Sulzer 6RBL90 main en- gine, allows them to maintain a ser- vice speed, with the engine operated at 21,600 bhp and 98 rpm, of 20.5 knots with a consumption of 68 tons a day for maximum fuel economy.

Every care was taken to provide the new ships with the most ad- vanced and reliable navigation equipment, including satellite navi- gation, Decca receivers, Loran C,

Doppler sonar and logger, and

Japan Radio Company radars with automatic plotting aids (ARPA). In each system, microcomputers calcu- late the optimum sailing route and give continual video display of up- dated route information. Marine satellites continuously monitor sea and weather conditions, and guide the ship's autopilot.

The G-type vessels are also equip- ped with a JRC INMARSAT, an all- weather, high-technology global sat- ellite communications system. Di- rect communications between ships and offices are available via tele- phone, telex, and telfax, allowing instantaneous transmission of mes- sages, visual displays, and draw- ings.

To guarantee accurate and trou- ble-free sailing, the Sulzer diesel en- gine, which for the first six CSBC- built ships were manufactured by

TMMC-IHI, is complemented with a variety of other advanced machin- ery. A fully automated engine room control system allows speed and di- rection to be controlled from the bridge, with unmanned operation of the engine room. Crews are thus reduced in size to 17 members, who are freed to undertake continual maintenance work, keeping the ship in ideal condition and running at optimum efficiency.

An anti-heeling system is in- stalled to prevent listing while con-

December 1, 1984 tainers are being loaded and un- loaded. Automatic constant-tension winches adjust moorings, and an au- tomatic remote-controlled bunker- ing system allows thousands of tons of fuel oil to be taken on in a short time under the supervision of single crewman in the control room. This not only saves manpower, but also prevents potential pollution through leakage and spillage. This system was developed by Evergreen in collaboration with the Nakakita

Manufacturing Company of Japan, and is in increasing demand by oth- er shipowners under the brand name of Ever Kita.

All crewmen, from the captain to the messboy, are housed in private first-class accommodations with private bathrooms, all decorated in classical motifs. Leisure facilities in- clude a library, gymnasium, and lounge with stereo system for the enjoyment of crew members not on duty. These amenities help to maxi- mize crew efficiency.

EXXON BAYTOWN

Avondale Shipyards

The 57,000-dwt tanker Exxon

Baytown was delivered this year by

Avondale Shipyards, Inc. The crude oil carrier was built for Exxon Ship- ping Company of Houston, and will transport cargoes between U.S.

West Coast and East Coast ports, and will also trade in the Caribbean area. (continued on page 26)

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