The LNG Carrier Cheikh Bouamama

Universal Shipbuilding Corporation has completed the 75,500m3 Mediterranean Max LNG carrier, CHEIKH BOUAMAMA (HN:088), for Skikda LNG Transport Corporation (SLTC) at the Tsu Shipyard. The carrier is the second of two Mediterranean Max types, the order of which was placed by SLTC, a joint venture company formed by SONATRACH, HYPROC SONATRACH’s shipping arm), Mitsui OSK Lines, and ITOCHU Corp. in 2005. After the naming ceremony at the Tsu Shipyard, successful gas trials were conducted at the Sodegaura LNG Terminal (Chiba Pref.) of Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. The carrier was put in service for transport of LNG produced in Algeria to European countries (France, Italy, and Spain) located along the Mediterranean Sea coast. The carrier is designed to have the optimal size (75,000m3) for the Mediterranean Sea area, and such ships are called Mediterranean Max. This ship type will contribute to reduction of LNG transport costs and increase in efficiency. The CHEIKH BOUAMAMA features are: All main Mediterranean LNG receiving terminal ports can accept the Mediterranean Max. The use of the SURF BULB/SSD system demonstrates further energy saving. Employment of a large capacity bow thruster provides easy ship maneuverability within a port. LNG cargo containment facilities use the GTT Mark III membrane type with high reliability. A highly-reliable steam turbine plant is used as the main engine. This is engine pretty much forgotten nowardays but a lot of effective in all kind of vessels.

  Principal particulars:

L (o.a.) x L (b.p.) x B x D x d: 219.95m x 35.00m x 22.55m x 9.75m
DWT: 38,127t
GT: 52,855t
Cargo tank capacity: 75,758m3
Main engine: Steam turbine x 1 unit
Speed, service: 17.5kt
Classification: BV

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