Mandarin Shipping recently completed taking delivery of a series of six 1,700teu TOPAZ class feeder containerships from Zheijang Ouhua Shipyard, Jiangsu, China. The vessels were designed by a leading German naval architecture house and combine optimal cargo carrying capacity with exceptional fuel efficiency, whilst dimensions make the vessels ideal for a broad range of trades throughout the world, and are particularly well suited to Asian trades. With all vessels in this series now delivered, they have become well respected in Asian feeder trades, particularly on the Maritime Silk Road, part of the multi billion-dollar “Belt & Road Initiative”.
Outline Specifications:
23,800dwt on 9.5 m draft/ 1,370 teu at 14t
LOA: 169.99
Service speed 18.8 knots powered by MAN B&W
6S60ME-B8 14.280kw main engine
Option for two 45mt SWL cranes
Optimum fuel efficiency is achieved through optimized hull lines, combined with electrical fuel injection system and engine tuned for efficiency at charterer’s preferred speeds. Main engine and propeller designed to achieve the lowest fuel consumption with maximum efficiency at 80% MCR. Vessels are “Bangkokmax” with LOA under 172m and hence suitable for access to majority of feeder ports, whilst 9.5 m draft ensures passage through most shallow waterways. Particular attention has been paid at the design and construction stage to ensure vessels meet all current environmental regulations, including Ballast Water Treatment plants, Ship Recycling Convention “Green Passport” and advanced incinerator and oily water separator.
Outline Specifications:
23,800dwt on 9.5 m draft/ 1,370 teu at 14t.
LOA: 169.99 .
Service speed 18.8 knots powered by MAN B&W 6S60ME-B8 14.280kw main engine.
Option for two MacGregor deck cranes (1 X 35MT; 1 X 45MT).
Optimum fuel efficiency is achieved through optimized hull lines, combined with electrical fuel injection system and engine tuned for efficiency at charterer’s preferred speeds. Main engine and propeller designed to achieve the lowest fuel consumption with maximum efficiency at 80% MCR.
Vessels are “Bangkokmax” with LOA under 172m and hence suitable for access to majority of feeder ports, whilst 9.5 m draft ensures passage through most shallow waterways.
Particular attention has been paid at the design and construction stage to ensure vessels meet all current environmental regulations, including Ballast Water Treatment plants, Ship Recycling Convention “Green Passport” and advanced incinerator and oily water separator.