THE GALAXY
51,000 DWT international deep sea, 14 knots, wide hatch bulk cargo carrier equipped with MAN B&W two stroke diesel engine, 4 sets of hydraulic level luffing cranes and hydraulically operated end folding hatch covers.
BASIS OF THE GALAXY DESIGN
The design features of the GALAXY vessels have been developed through research and consultations with our many internationally prominent and successful clients. The latest trends in type, parcel size and trade in international deep sea transportation, the latest trends in shipboard manning practices, latest regulations governing pollution, ballast management, safety and communications have been incorporated in the GALAXY design. Latest developments in structural analysis, ABS Safehull, finite element analysis have also been incorporated in the design.
NEW CENTURY SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD.
MARINE DESIGN & RESEARCH INSTITUTE
ALGOSHIP DESIGNERS LTD.

THE "GALAXY" SERIES
 
OUTLINE
PARTICULARS
 
TYPE OF VESSEL
Wide hatch, hold with plain bulkheads, double hull, flush deck with forecastle deck. Machinery space and accommodation including navigation bridge located aft.
FLAG OF VESSEL
Bahamas
CLASSIFICATION
American Bureau of Shipping
+ 1A (E) Bulk Carrier, Strengthened for heavy cargoes. Certain holds may be empty. Cargo hold No. 3 also as ballast hold.
+AMS, +ACCU, SH, ESP, GRAB
PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS
Length O.A.
191.76 m
Length B.P.
182.00 m
Breadth Mld.
32.26 m
Depth Mld.
17.40 m
Designed Draft Mld.
11.00 m
Scantling draft Mld.
12.22 m
Gross Tonnage abt. 30,928
Net Tonnageabt. 16,341





LOADING DIMENSIONS
Deadweight:
At designed draught: abt. 44,500 metric tons
At scantling draught: abt. 51,200 metric tons
Capacity:
Cargo hold (grain) 62,300 m³
Cargo hold (bale) 59,500 m³
Ballast water 27,000 m³
Heavy fuel oil 2,200 m³
Diesel oil 230 m³
Stowage factor:
Grain abt. 44 to 50 ft3/L.T  
DESIGN CONDITION
Upper deck hatch cover:
Uniform Load: 2.5 mt/m2  
Tank Top:
Uniform Load: 25.0 t/m2
 
Inner bottom plating thickness to be increased for grab discharge.

SPEED AND ENDURANCE
Service speed at designed full load draught of 11.00 m at continuous service rating for propulsion with 10% sea margin, abt. 14.5 knots.
Service speed at scantling full load draught of 12.22 m at continuous service rating for propulsion with 10% sea margin, abt. 14.0 knots.
Endurance based on fuel consumption of abt. 31.4 metric tons, fuel tank capacity of 2,300 m3 and sea speed of 14.5 knots,abt 20,000 sea miles.
Consumptions:
Main Engine: ( including Shaft generator )
  abt. 26.7 MT/day @ 14.5 knots at 11.00M draft
  abt. 31.4 MT/day @ 14.0 knots at 12.22M draft
  abt. 26.3 MT/day @ 13.5 knots at 12.22M draft
  abt. 23.0 MT/day @ 13.0 knots at 12.22M draft
Fuel oil consumption based on fuel oil of lower calorific value of 42.7 mj/kg and ISO conditions.
No diesel oil consumption at sea
In port (without cargo gear) 2.0 Mt/day of MDO
In port (cargo working) 4.5 MT/day of MD
Boiler in winter: Abt. 1.0 MT/day HFO
PROPULSION & AUX. MACHINERY
Main engine
MAN B&W 6S50MC-C
MCR
9480 kW at 127 rpm (with S/G)
CSR
7115 kW x 124.7 rpm
(for propulsion only)
Propeller
Four (4) blades, solid fixed pitch, keyless, nickel aluminum bronze casting
Electric generator  
Main Diesel Generator 2 sets
    capacity abt.600 kW each
Shaft Generator 1 set
    Capacity abt. 600 kW
Emergency Diesel Generator 1 set
capacity abt. 125 kW
CARGO HANDLING
Lumber loading features:
Pad eyes for packed lumber loading shall be provided.
Cargo gear:
Four (4) sets electro hydraulic driven jib crane, hydraulic ram luffing type with provision for grabs shall be provided.
Hoisting load: 30 tons for single type
Hoisting speed: 30 tons abt. 21 m/min
Working radius: No. 1~3 3.5m to 26.0m
No. 4 abt. 3.5m to 30.0
Luffing time: abt. 55 sec
Slewing speed: abt. 0.6 rpm
Cargo hatch cover:
End folding type, steel, weather tight, hydraulically operated.
Hatch sizes:
No. 1hatch: 18.86 x 24.00/16.00 m
No. 2 & 4 hatches: 22.14 x 24.00 m
No. 3 hatch: 20.50 x 24.00 m
No. 5 hatches: 21.32 x 24.00/16.00 m
Ballast System:
Dry duct, ring main with remote hydraulically operated valves & stripping eductor.
Ballast pump:
Electric motor driven centrifugal, bronze casting and phosphor bronze impeller, 1200 m³/h x 0.25 MPa – 2 sets

Bilge system:
Dry duct, bilge main with remote hydraulically operated valves & stripping eductor. Eductor capacity abt. 120 m3/h. Centralized control for ballast, bilge and F.O. valves.

ACCOMMODATION
 European type
Complement: Captain class 2
  Senior class 2
  Junior class 4
  Petty officer class 2
  Rating class 11
  Spare officer cabins 2
  Spare crew cabins 2
  Total 25
Suez Crew cabin   6 crew
Life saving equipment for 25 persons
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
High velocity, single duct system
Design condition
summer outside: 35°C, 80% RH
  inside: 25°C, 50% RH
winter outside: -15°C
  inside: 23°C, 50% RH
CORROSION PROTECTION
Boot top and top side:
Long life antifouling paint
Top side:
Epoxy paint
Deck:
Epoxy paint
Cargo holds:
Epoxy paint
Cargo hatch covers and coamings:
Epoxy paint
Ballast water tanks:
Tar epoxy paint and anodes
External hull:
Impressed current cathodic protection

CHARACTERISTICS OF "GALAXY" SERIES
Developed by the same organization that developed the ‘F’ series such as “FREEDOM”, “FORTUNE”, “FRIENDSHIP”, “FREEDOM MK II”, “FANTASY”, “FESTIVA”, “FORTUNE MKII” and “VALIANT” type vessels. The well proven design philosophy of the ‘F’ series such as cargo flexibility, operational safety and economy and realistic capital cost by series building will be the basis of the “GALAXY” series.
The following major characteristics shall be applied:
Worldwide transportation including Panama Canal and Suez Canal. Independent shower and toilet units for officers and semi-private units for ratings
Double hull/bulkhead construction providing plain surfaces inside the hold facilitating easy cleaning and maintenance   Independent maintenance free refrigeration units for provision cabinets
Self trimming grain loading Inmarsat B and C and full GMDSS application
Ample cargo hold stowage factor of 44 to 50 cub. ft/LT at designed draught condition Automatic Centralized Control Station for unmanned operation
Flexibility of carrying various cargoes such as Cargo temperature measurement facilities
  - Dry bulk and break bulk such as grain, metal concentrates, coal, iron ore, bauxite, salt, sugar, cement in bags and scrap metal Corrosion-prevention features Sacrificial anodes in tanks
  - General cargoes such as steel products, forest products, bagged cargoes, packaged freight and palletized cargo Underdeck pipe/cable trunks
  - Long cargoes such as pipes, packaged lumber and deck cargoes Minimal use of HTS
Strengthened for heavy cargoes – cargo hold tank top is strengthened for grab handling Good level of redundancy of critical equipment
Tank top strength 25 t/m2 Embodies anticipated future legislation requirements
Cargo hatch cover uniform load of 2.5 tons/m2 Fuel efficient hull form
Wide hatch (>70% of beam) for easy spotting cargoes Designed and constructed for long reliable service and optimum life-cycle cost
  Other characteristics: “B” type freeboard – Drier decks in loaded condition
Centralized fresh water cooling system in engine room Vessel classed to carry certain dangerous cargoes in No.1 to No. 4 Hold
Main engine driven shaft generator eliminating diesel oil consumption at sea Fire detection and CO2 fire fighting system
Plate coolers for central cooling system Mechanical ventilation for cargo holds
All figures are preliminary and subject to change.
Information contained herein is provided without warranty, but in good faith and is based upon the latest information available to ‘NEW CENTURY SHIPBUILDING’ and ‘ALGOSHIP’ on the ships characteristics. The same shall not be taken as establishing any contractual or other commitments on the part of ‘NEW CENTURY SHIPBUILDING’ and ‘ALGOSHIP’ other than those provided in the shipbuilding contract governing construction of these ships.
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