Seahorse 375 Bulk Carrier of the future DOUBLE HULL BULK CARRIER Becker Mewis Duct Version R SEAHORSE 375 is a modern 37,500 DWT handysize Bulk Carrier, designed in close cooperation with shipowners with the aim to create a future orientated handysize Bulk Carrier incorporating all existing and known future regulations. The SEAHORSE 375 design is developed with specific focus on: Economical and efficient operation Environmental and maintenance friendliness Safety Loading flexibility Latest regulations for Bulk Carriers SEAHORSE 375 is shallow-drafted to maximize cargo-intake in draft-restricted ports. SEAHORSE 375 is laid out with 5 flush doubleskinned cargo holds, wide hatches and no hopper tanktops, thereby ensuring easy access and storage of cargo in all cargo holds. SEAHORSE 375 cargo holds are equipped with CO2 fire-fighting system, A60 fire-insulated engine room bulkhead and natural cargo hold ventilation ensuring safe carriage of a wide range of bulk cargoes. SEAHORSE 375 is equipped with four 30.5 mts SWL wire-luffing cargo cranes and four motor-grabs stowed on cross-decks between hatches. Short turn-around time is achieved by the complete flush cargo holds and effective cargo hold cleaning by portable washing machines. Outlets of water and compressed air are arranged in all cargo holds at tanktop-level. A permanent washing water return line is arranged in each cargo hold at tanktop level. A portable pheumatic pump can, via the return line, transfer dirty washing water to two cargo hold washing water holding tanks arranged for temporary storage to enable cargo hold cleaning in sensitive and restricted areas. IMO approved ballast water treatment plant capacity 2×800m3/h Fire main line, hydraulic and FW piping and electrical cables in cargo area are arranged in upper deck pipe ducts to avoid cargo and green water damage and ensure minimum maintenance. Main and Auxiliary Engines are all complying with IMO’s NOx Tier II requirements. The SEAHORSE 375 is laid out to operate two HFO and MDO grades, ie low sulphur fuel operations can be ensured in SECA areas and harbors. A slender afterbody and a high efficient NPT propeller ensures optimal performance with minimum fuel oil consumption. Furthermore a vertical stem design is adopted to improve the fuel efficiency in adverse weather conditions. In order to further lower the fuel consumption, SEAHORSE 375 is fitted with Becker Mewis Duct, which is presently the most effective energy saving device available.
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