The oil tanker EUROPE (IMO: 9235268) is the world’s largest crude carrier by gross tonnage and capacity. The tanker was built in 2003 by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering in their Okpo-Dong shipyard in South Korea. The vessel has an overall length of 380.00 m, moulded beam of 68.00 m, and depth of 34.00 m. The ultra-large crude carrier has a maximum depth of 24.50 m at a full load of about 3.15 million barrels of cargo on board. EUROPE is among the largest ships in the world and one of the absolute leaders in shipping. The deadweight of the crude carrier is 441,585 DWT, the gross tonnage is 234,006 GT and the net tonnage is 162,477 NT. The ship has a maximum capacity of 503,409 cbm, which equals to 3.15 million barrels per voyage. The vessel was built with a double hull, which prevents oil leaks and environmental pollution in case of accidents or breaches.
The engineering of the oil tanker EUROPE is highly reliable and strong. The main engine is HSD-Sulzer 9RTA84T-D, which has a total output power of 50,200 hp at 76 rpm. The powerful engine allows the cargo vessel to operate with a service speed 16.5 kts, while the maximum one under ballast exceeds 17.5 kts. The class possesses a relatively high service speed, which increases their earning capacity. The engineering is powerful and strong, which allows the tanker to operate with high service speed, despite her enormous dimensions and tonnage. The oil tanker EUROPE is designed with maximum optimization and has reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The cargo ship was built to comply with the IMO standards for safety and environmental operations and during the maintenance, repair works of the NOx exhaust system.
The steel scantlings are greater than the class minimum. These ships are wider than the new Panama Canal locks. They also cannot travel through the Suez Canal unless on a ballast voyage.
The owner and operator of the ultra-large crude carrier EUROPE is the Belgian shipowner Euronav NV. The vessel has IMO number 9235268, MMSI 205408000, and call sign ONCP. EUROPE is operating under the flag of Belgium at homeport Antwerp.
EUROPE specification
Length: 380.00 m
Width: 68.00 m
Depth: 34.00 m
Draft: 24.50 m
Deadweight: 441,585 DWT
Gross tonnage: 234,006 GT
Net Tonnage: 162,477 NT
Cargo Capacity: 503,409 cbm
Engine: HSD-Sulzer 9RTA84T-D
Engine power: 50,200 hp
Speed: 16.5 kts
EUROPE photos
