Morningstar is a bulk carrier, operating under the flag of Hong Kong. The vessel was built in PT Pal Indonesia and delivered to the shipowner in March 2004.
Morningstar has an overall length of 189.90 m, while the length between perpendiculars is 182.00 m. The moulded beam of the ship is 30.50 m and the maximum draft is 12.11 m. The bulk carrier has a deadweight of 46,859 DWT, gross tonnage of 28,795 GT, and net tonnage of 15,387 NT. With such dimensions, the vessel; has 57,711 cbft grain capacity and 55,422 cbft bale capacity in 5 holds, all CO2 fitted, and has a smoke detection system. The tanktop strength of holds 1,3, and 5 is 25.16 mt/m2, while for holds 2 and 4 is 17.45 mt/m2.
Morningstar bulk carrier is driven by the main engine Hyundai MAN B&W 6S60, which has total output power of 8,313 KW at 92.3 rpm. Such power allows the vessel to operate with a service/economy speed of 12.0 kts, which has a fuel consumption of VLFSO 26 mts/day and MGO 0.1 mts/day. The maximum speed of the cargo ship under ballast is 13.5 kts.
Morningstar is operated by Fairmont Shipping (Canada) and IMO number 9263069 and MMSI 477933000.
Morningstar specification
Length: 189.90 m
Beam: 30.50 m
Draft: 12.11 m
Deadweight: 46,859 DWT
Gross Tonnage: 28,795 GT
Net Tonnage: 15,387 NT
Main Engine: Hyundai MAN B&W 6S60
Power: 8,313 KW
Speed: 12.0 kts
Morningstar photos
