SBS operates a fleet of bitumen tankers in the TC/ COA/ Spot markets. The 1st 5,900 dwt bitumen tanker newbuilding was delivered in October 2010 with the sister ship to be delivered in 1Q 2011. SBS signed an agreement with Nanjing East Star Shipbuilding Co. in China for the purchase of up to four 3,500 dwt bitumen tanker newbuildings due for delivery in 2012.
Vessel Information:
General Specifications (5,900 dwt bitumen tanker)
LOA: 107.00 M
LBP: 101.50 M
DESIGN DRAFT: 6.50 M
FLAG: HONG KONG
CLASS : LLOYD’S REGISTER LR 100 A1, Tanker for Asphalt / Oil (F.P.>600C) ESP, LI, BWMP(F) LMC UMS
LOADABLE: THE VESSEL TO BE DESIGNED FOR THE CARRIAGE OF BITUMEN AND PRODUCT OIL(F.P.>600C) SPECIFIC GRAVITIES OF CARGOES TO BE FROM 0.98T/M3 UP TO 1.04T/M3 AND TEMPERATURE UPTO 200°C.
CARGO TANKS: 8
CARGO TANKS CAPACITY: 5,700 m3
INDEPENDENT CARGO TANKS
General Specifications (3,500 dwt bitumen tanker)
LOA: ABOUT 97.50 M
LBP: 92.00 M
DESIGNED DRAFT, MOULDED: 5.20 M
FLAG: HONG KONG
CLASS: LR 100 A1, OIL TANKER F.P. EXCEEDING 60ºC AND ASPHALT TANKER CARGO 200ºC, INDEPENDENT TANKS,S.G.=1.04 T/M3, PV +0.2 BAR GAUGE, SHIPRIGHT BWM(T), ESP, LI, *IWS , LMC UMS
CARGO TANKS: 8
CARGO TANKS CAPACITY: 3,450 m3
INDEPENDENT CARGO TANKS