Tateshina, with a gross tonnage of 162,218t, will sail under the flag of Liberia.
Japanese shipping firm Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) Line has taken delivery of a very large crude oil carrier (VLCC) named Tateshina.
Tateshina was constructed at China’s Nantong COSCO KHI Engineering (NACKS).
The new build has an overall length of 339.5m, breadth of 60m, and depth of 28.9m.
Tateshina features a gross tonnage of 162,218t and a deadweight tonnage of 311,979t.
The new vessel will sail under the flag of Liberia.
In addition to improvements in propulsion performance, the shape of the vessel’s bow has been enhanced to cause less wave-making resistance.
Tateshina is loaded with energy-saving features, including large-diameter propellers, low-friction paint applied to the hull, and ladder fins for managing energy loss and regulating the flow of water at the stern.
Compared with conventional VLCCs, the vessel’s energy efficiency, measured in CO₂ emissions per unit of transportation, is nearly 23% higher, fulfilling the International Maritime Organization (IMO) phase two energy efficiency design index (EEDI) requirements.
Length overall: 339.5 meters
Breadth: 60.00 meters
Depth: 28.90 meters
Gross tonnage: 162,218 tons
Deadweight tonnage: 311,979 tons
Shipbuilder: Nantong COSCO KHI Engineering Co., Ltd. (NACKS)
Flag: Liberia
The NYK Group considers safety to be of utmost importance and will continue to take countermeasures against threats such as cyberattacks on ships to contribute to stable crude oil transportation to meet customers’ demands.
