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TANKER TECHNOLOGY (Continued, from page 42) tion — a key component in stop- ping the vessel in short distances.

The addition of a separate bowthruster will provide even greater maneuverability in tight conditions. Completing the redun- dant design are two independent rudders, each with its own steering system. This provides redundancy, as well as increased maneuverabil- ity in case of emergency. Using this advanced propulsion package, the vessel can turn through a com- plete 360-degree turn in its own length. In fact, using just one rud- der, the Millennium Class exceeds

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Millennium Class vessel is designed to be outfitted with next- generation navigation, electronics, command and control systems as well. Included on the bridge will be Electronic Chart Display and

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Particulars length, o.a 894.6 ft. (272.7 m) length, b.p. (design) 847 ft. (258.2 m)

Beam, molded (design) ...151.5 ft. (46.2 m)

Depth, molded (at side) (design) 83 ft. (25.3 m)

Draft (design) 53.5 ft. (16.3 m)

Draft, scantling 57.5 ft. (17.5 m) lightship Weight 32,664 It (33,188 MT)

Deadweight, at design draft 125,000 It (127,005 MT)

Deadweight, at scantling draft 137,909 It (140,122 MT)

Displacement, at design draft 157,664 It (160,193 MT)

Displacement, at scantling draft ...170,573 It (173,310 MT)

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