Constructed at the Hiroshima Works (Innoshima) of Hitachi Zosen, the 60,662-dwt bulk carrier Jaraconda (shown above) was delivered recently to Aksjeselskapet Kosmos of Norway. A Panamax type bulker developed by Hitachi, she is designed to carry various kinds of cargo, including grain, ore, and lime. Cargo hold capacity is 74,778 cubic meters.
Special features of the vessel include comfortable living quarters that are constructed so as to reduce vibration and noise, in accordance with Norwegian regulations.
The ship is powered by a Hitachi Sulzer 6RND76M diesel engine with a maximum continuous output of 14,400 bhp at 122 rpm. By using a newly improved fuel injection system, this engine saves on fuel consumption. Trial speed was 17.036 knots.
Built to Det norske Veritas classification, the Jaraconda has an overall length of 224.50 meters, beam of 32.20 meters, depth of 17.80 meters, and full-load design draft of 12.40 meters (736.54 by 105.64 by 58.40 by 40.68 feet).