Bremer Vulkan AG, Bremer-Vegesack, Federal Republic of Germany, has recently received a newbuilding order placed by the Norwegian shipowner group Tschudi & Eitzen. BV's hull number 1029, the vessel is scheduled for delivery in May 1982.
With a carrying capacity of about 75,300 dwt, this novel type, multipurpose OBO carrier will be capable of transporting various types of liquid and dry cargoes, as well as a combination of both.
The 39,000-grt OBO will have an overall length of 798.5 feet, beam of 105.7 feet, depth of 67.3 feet, and draft of 47 feet. Propulsion will be by a Bremer Vulkan MAN K8SZ 70/150 CL slow-speed diesel engine with an output of 16,500 bhp at 117 rpm. The vessel will be classed by Det norske Veritas.