QUARTERMAN was the 3,600dwt doublehull and double bottom oil tanker built by Jiangnan Shipyard (Group) Co.,Ltd. and delivered in March, 1997. It was the first of the four vessles ordered by JAMES FISHER TANKSHIP LTD, and all the four vessels were delivered.

Features

1.The vessel has twelve (12) cargo oil tanks. One (1) slop tank is arranged on the main deck. Doublehull, double-bottom construction is in compliance with the U.S. Oil Pollution Act of 1990.

2.Each cargo tank is equipped with one (1) submerged cargo pump driven by an electric motor, which is remotely controlled from the cargo control room. The vessel is able to carry six (6) different kinds of cargo simultaneously.

3.When unloading cargo oil, four(4) cargo pumps work simultaneously, capable of unloading completely in four and half (4.5) hours.

4.The shaft generator is also to serve as a motor in the event of the main engine fails to propel the ship at 6 knots.

5.Twin Schilling rudders and bow thrusters are installed for good maneuverability.

6.Thermal fluid and deck heaters are used for heating the cargo.

Principal Particulars