Chemical Carriers Size
Chemical carriers are specialized vessels designed to transport various types of chemicals in bulk. These vessels come in different sizes, each with its own unique specifications and capabilities. The following are some of the key features of chemical carriers:
- Length: Chemical carriers can range in length from 100 meters to over 200 meters.
- Speed: These vessels typically have a speed of around 14-16 knots.
- DWT: The deadweight tonnage (DWT) of chemical carriers can vary from 5,000 to 50,000 tons.
- Number of Active Vessels: There are currently over 1,000 chemical carriers in operation worldwide.
- Maximum Draft: The maximum draft of chemical carriers can range from 10 meters to 15 meters.
- Cargo Capacity: The cargo capacity of chemical carriers can range from 5,000 to 50,000 cubic meters.
Chemical carriers are built by a number of shipyards around the world, including:
- Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (South Korea)
- STX Offshore & Shipbuilding (South Korea)
- Shin Kurushima Dockyard (Japan)
- Onomichi Dockyard (Japan)
- Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (China)
- Avic Dingheng Shipbuilding (China)
- STX Europe (Norway)
- Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (Germany)