Japanamax
Japanamax corresponds to a class of Vraquier S conceived to be able to reach all the ports with Grain of the Japan; they are limited to 225 m of Overall length, but have a capacity higher than of other ships Panamax of similar size, with a Port into heavy of 82 000 tons (instead of 77 000) and a capacity of 96 000 m ³.
This type of ship was developed by the building sites Oshima, by including other improvements, in particular the concept Hy-Idiot where only part of the hull is doubled, at the ends, in order to ensure an optimal solidity the most significant places while keeping a weak price of construction for the hull.
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'' New bulk carrier Oshima JAPANAMAX '' beginnings, Maritime Japan.