Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, USA, has launched Hull 009, the fifth in a series of twelve product tankers to be completed by 2011 and sold to American Shipping Company.
Late last week the 46,000DWT vessel was floated off its blocks and transferred from the building dock to the outfitting dock. While in the outfitting dock, testing, commissioning and onboard work will continue until the vessel embarks on sea trials, where it will be thoroughly tested prior to delivery to American Shipping Company and subsequent bareboat charter to OSG America. Hull 009 has been modified to incorporate three improved diesel-powered electrical generating sets to power the vessel’s electrical system. These diesel engines comply with the Environmental Protection Agency’s latest Tier II requirements. When in operation these new engines will produce lower levels of pollutants such as NOx, SOx, than previous versions. The vessel’s emergency diesel generator, hydraulic power packs, and rescue and lifeboat engines have all been upgraded as well.
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