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SHIPS OF THE YEAR No internal structure in the tanks caters for fast, easy cleaning between different kinds of products. tons in product tankers of this size. 6 + 1 segregations make it possible to transport multiple parcel cargoes. Corrugated bulkheads and no internal structure, such as heating coils, in the tanks is also a feature not common in tankers of similar size. This caters for fast, easy cleaning of the tanks between different kinds of products. Cargo heating is provided via a deck heater system. tanks with double bottom The hull design together with the CP propeller has made it possible to keep the main engine size the same as in non ice classed vessels. Design and equipment includes several other safety and pollution prevention features. ”All tanks, including lube oil tanks are covered by the double bottom, and the propeller shaft is protected by an air pocket seal that eliminates the risk of oil leaking to the sea this way”, says Roger Karlsson. The company has chosen not to use CO2 for fire extinguishing in the engine room. ”We feel that this is not safe for neither crew, cargo or the ship”, says Roger Karls- The Mariann is the fourth vessel in the series. son. Instead, a foam fire fighting system has been installed that is safe to release also with people in the engine room. The bridge is equipped to ”one man bridge” standard and the bridge wing manoeuvring consoles have also been equipped with conning displays. Manoeuvring in harbours is facilitated by the CPP, and safe mooring is enhanced by a total of eight + eight (fwd/aft) wires on drums. Vsat enhances crew comfort The vessels are equipped with VSAT communication systems with Internet access. PTI Shafting. ”This is not least one measure to enhance crew comfort”, says Lars Mossberg. Although Thome mans the vessels, Marinvest takes active part in crew retention and recruitment. The crews consist mainly of Croatian and Pilipino seafarers, and there are always 2–3 cadets on each vessel. ”We believe in continuity, not least for safety reasons, and we want our seafarers to return to our vessels for a long time. For instance, our first Pilipino chief engineer came to us as a cadet in 1990”, says Lars Mossberg. rolf p nilsson 58 SCANDINAVIAN SHIPPING GAZETTE • DECEMBER 19, 2008 MARINVEST MARINVEST MARINVEST
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