The Future 52 series was designed by IHI on the basis of the existing Future 48 type and built in two units in 2004 and 2005 at the Group's own shipyard in Yokohama, before the further enlarged Future 56 type replaced the series in 2006.
The ships are as Handymax - bulk carriers with aft mounted constructions designed. They have five holds , each with their own hatch, the hatch covers of which are hydraulically operated. Four hydraulic ship cranes mounted amidships are available for cargo handling . The entire loading space volume is 65,181 m³ for bulk goods and 62,555 m³ for bale space. With a draft of 10.70 m, this type of ship can transport around 44,000 tons and with a maximum unloading of 12.26 m 52,050 tons. The units are designed for the transport of various bulk goods , such as grain, coal, minerals, including various dangerous goods. The tank roof of the cargo hold is reinforced for the transport of ore. In addition, bagged goods, steel profiles, tubes and other bulk cargo can be transported, but no deck loads.
The ships are powered by a two - stroke diesel engine . The engine enables a maximum speed of 14.7 knots . Several auxiliary diesels and an emergency diesel generator are available.
literature
Register of Ships , Lloyd's Register, London, various years
Annual Awards - Great Ships of 2004 , In: Maritime Reporter & Engineering News , New York, December 2004, p. 18.
Individual evidence
↑ IHIMU completes 1st Future-52 type bulk carrier, Azzura , In: Sea-Japan , No. 306 August-September 2004, p. 1.
