PERIODICAL NEWSLETTER

2009/1

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Of all business sectors, the transport andmaritime industries are traditionally amongthe first to be affected by economicdownturn. On the other hand, the morepragmatic among us realise that our sectorwill also be the first to benefit when theeconomy starts to pick up again.

The most accomplished "sailors" in ourbusiness not only put all their efforts intonavigating their enterprises through theinevitable market calms, but they also laydown plans during more difficult times sothat they are better placed for marketrecovery. For those who combineconfidence with future vision, we hope thatour latest developments as recorded in thisNewsletter will help set the right course.

We highlighted our new Single HoldConotrader 8500 concept in Newsletter2008/2. At that time, we presented theinitial result of work on a design tool forsingle hold vessels optimised to the newIMO SOLAS Damage Stability Regulations.An advanced version of the 8500 single holddesign has now been prepared, and isintroduced in the following pages.Marketing of the design has begun, and weshall shortly be able to offer a completeproject package, including availablebuilding slots at Conoship related,reputable shipyards worldwide.

We are pleased to report that the Conoshipmember yards have relatively strongorderbooks, although delivery openings asearly as 2010 can be offered for sea-rivervessels. Diversification in the product rangefrom Barkmeijer Shipyards and IntervakShipyards & Construction not only providesa stronger market platform, but alsoenables Conoship to promote its specialisedservices across a wider range of ship types.Our latest achievements in this regard couldbe a topic for inclusion in our nextNewsletter.

Let us all hope that the financial sector willget back on an even keel before too long,and that common sense andentrepreneurship will prevail instead of therestoration of old financial models. Aboveall, we would like to see owners rewardedfor enduring and getting through theseexceptionally tough times.

We trust that you will enjoy reading thisNewsletter, and we remain at your disposalshould you require further information orclarification.

Best regards,Guus van der BlesLeo van Ingen

Front cover: 8200tdw MPP vessel ‘Marietje Andrea’

Yard : Barkmeijer Shipyards, Stroobos, The Netherlands

Owner : Wagenborg / Fam. H.J. Danser,Delfzijl, The Netherlands

NAVIGATING THROUGH THE DOLDRUMS, PLANNINGFOR BETTER TIMES 1800 NEW DESIGN

GENERALFor a foreign account Conoship developed this container fitted multi-purpose steel carrier. The cargo area isdivided into a small hold forward and alarge hold aftward and the tank top hasbeen reinforced up to a cargo load of20 t/m2 to carry steel coils as well asother heavy cargo. With applying Finnish/Swedish ice class 1A, the vesselwill be capable for navigation in ice.The hull has been optimized for a trail

4500 NEW DESIGN

GENERALLast year, Conoship International B.V.developed a typical low-profile coasterof 1800 tons of cargo capacity. This design features an airdraught ofnot more than 8.40 m above ballastdraught arrival, which makes the vessel ultimately capable for service intoseaports and inland ports in Scandinavia, UK and other West-European areas. With a main enginereduced to 749 kW, the vessel can reacha service speed of 10 knots. Themanoeuvrability of this new design willbe enhanced by a 180 kW bowthruster.

PRINCIPAL PARTICULARSLength over all 81.00 mLength between p.p. 77.30 mBreadth moulded 11.42 mDepth 4.70 mDraught (design) 3.35 mDeadweight 1800 tonGross tonnage (abt.) 1650Speed (service) 10 kn

EQUIPMENTMain engine 749 kWAuxiliary engines (2x) 124 kWEmergency generator 64 kWBow thruster 180 kW

HOLD PARTICULARSHold dim. 53.95 x 9.12 x 6.04 mCargo hold capacity 104500 cb.ft.Tank top load 15 t/m2

CAPACITIESMDO 75 m3

Gasoil 20 m3

Potable water 35 m3

Ballast water 1200 m3

TDW MPP VESSEL

speed of 16 knots. For carrying reefercontainers, the design has been equipped with 50 reefer plugs.

PRINCIPAL PARTICULARSLength over all 111.70 mLength between p.p. 105.98 mBreadth moulded 15.85 mDepth 8.00 mDraught (design) 5.50 mDeadweight 4550 tonSpeed (trail) 16 kn

EQUIPMENTMain engine 4000 kWShaft generator 350 kWAuxiliary engines (2x) 200 kWEmergency generator 150 kWBow thruster 350 kW

HOLD PARTICULARSHold dimensionsHold 1 12.60 x 13.20 x 8.10 mHold 2 55.30 x 13.20 x 8.10 mCargo hold capacity 237800 cb.ft.

Tank top load 20 t/m2

Container capacity (total) 377 TEU

CAPACITIESHFO 280 m3

Gasoil 57 m3

Potable water 65 m3

Ballast water 2600 m3

TDW MPP VESSEL

shipbuilding yards in the world, thedesign is not frozen yet. We are aware thatowners and/or charterers will have theirown specific preferences and demandswhich have impact on the design.

GENERALIn a previous Newsletter we have highlighted the reason for developmentof this single hold vessel. At that timewe only could show the intermediateresults. We received many reactions andideas from the shipping industry whichresulted in an updated design with evenbetter capabilities. Also ClassificationSocieties came out with ideas fordetailed construction lay out and hullstructural strength particulars. Theresults are shown in this Newsletter.

Beside better stability characteristicsthe increase in width will offer betterstrenght capabilities. The crane capacity is increased to 120/150 tonper crane with the ability to operate intandem mode. Transformation and location of the superstructure enables a free length over deck (on hatch covers) of over 100 m.

Although price estimations and delivery moments for this design arebeing generated by Conoship related

HOLD PARTICULARSHold dim. 87.32 x 13.20 x 10.05 mCargo hold capacity 445000 cb.ft.Tank top load 15 t/m2

CAPACITIESHFO 542 m3

Gasoil 88 m3

Potable water 35 m3

Ballast water 4172 m3

PRINCIPAL PARTICULARSLength over all 132.75 mLength between p.p. 125.50 mBreadth moulded 16.80 mDepth (approx.) 10.50 mDraught (approx.) 7.70 mDeadweight (approx.) 8500 tonSpeed (trial) 14.5 knGross tonnage 6895

EQUIPMENTMain engine 4000 kWAuxiliary engines (3x) 350 kWShaft generator 750 kWBow thruster 450 kW

SINGLE HOLD CONOTRADER 8500

HOLD PARTICULARSHold dim. 62.30 x 11.70 x 8.10 mCargo hold capacity 204825 cb.ft.Tank top load 15 t/m2

Container capacity (total) 148 TEU

CAPACITIESHFO 284 m3

Gasoil 40 m3

Potable water 50 m3

Ballast water 1900 m3

GENERALSo far a total number of 20 vessels outof this successful series of ChowguleShipyards have been ordered by Dutch,British and German owners. Last April,the m.v. ‘Rhodanus’ has been launchedand is now in the phase of outfitting.This series features a single boxshapedhold with a raised hatch coaming, whichwill be covered by 10 pontoon hatches.The vessel is designed for trading bulkproducts and steel coils. Therefore thevessel has a strengthened tank top toload up to 15 t/m2 and can be loadedaground.

PRINCIPAL PARTICULARSLength over all 89.95 mLength between p.p. 84.94 mBreadth moulded 14.40 mDepth 7.35 mDraught 5.80 mDeadweight 4450 tonGross tonnage 2984Speed (service) 11.5 kn

EQUIPMENTMain engine 1500 kWShaft generator 312 kWAuxiliary engine 168 kWBow thruster 250 kW

M.V. ”RHODANUS”UNDER CONSTRUCTION

4450 TDWGENERAL CARGO VESSEL

Owner: ShipCom Bereederungs GmbH, Duisburg, Germany

Builder: Chowgule Company PVT. Ltd., Goa, India

EQUIPMENTMain engine 1860 kWShaft generator 312 kWAuxiliary engine 188 kWBow thruster 250 kW

HOLD PARTICULARSHold dim. 63.00 x 11.70 x 8.40 mCargo hold capacity 214000 cb.ft.Tank top load 15 t/m2

Container capacity (total) 106 TEU

CAPACITIESHFO 430 m3

Gasoil 32 m3

Potable water 50 m3

Ballast water 1800 m3

GENERALThe m.v. ‘Stroombank’ is one vessel outof a successful series of single deck drycargo vessels, which has beendeveloped for several Wagenborgaffiliated owners. The cargo holdsection consists of one boxshapedcompartment with ballast tanks in thedouble hull and double bottom. Theobstruction free hold can besubdivided into three compartments bytwo adjustable grain bulkheads. Whennot in use the bulkhead sections can bestored in such way that they do notencroach upon the ship’s cargo holdspace. The hull has been optimized in

view of speed, power and deadweightaspects. The main propulsion plantconsists of a 1860 kW diesel engine,sufficient for a service speed of 12.5 knots.

PRINCIPAL PARTICULARSLength over all 89.95 mLength between p.p. 84.98 mBreadth moulded 14.40 mDepth 7.35 mDraught 5.83 mDeadweight 4530 tonGross tonnage 2999Speed (service) 12.5 kn

M.V. ”STROOMBANK”BIJLSMA

TRADER 4500Owner: Pot Scheepvaart,

Delfzijl, The NetherlandsBuilder: Bijlsma Shipyards B.V.,

Lemmer, The Netherlands

EQUIPMENTMain engine 1800 kWShaft generator 350 kWAuxiliary engines (total) 168 kWBow thruster 250 kW

HOLD PARTICULARSHold dim. 72.20 x 11.50 x 8.35 mCargo hold capacity 244000 cb.ft.Tank top load 15 t/m2

Container capacity (total) 166 TEU

CAPACITIESHFO 264 m3

Gasoil 20 m3

Potable water 67 m3

Ballast water 1968 m3

GENERALBarkmeijer Shipyards completed twoidentical multipurpose vessels. The m.v. ’Flinterrebecca’ and m.v.’Flinterrachel’ both have a capacity ofmore than 5600 tdw. As a furthercontinuation of the 4500 tdw series, thesingle hold reaches a length of 72.20 mand has a capacity of 244000 cb.ft. Thevessel is equipped for unrestrictednavigation and is able to transport allkind of cargo, including containers andsome types of dangerous cargo in bulkin accordance to regulation 19 of theSOLAS. During the development of thevessel, special attention has been paid

to reduce the noise and vibrationlevels, which resulted in a very calmand quiet ship.

PRINCIPAL PARTICULARSLength over all 98.80 mLength between p.p. 94.80 mBreadth moulded 14.00 mDepth 8.50 mDraught 6.12 mDeadweight 5620 tonGross tonnage 3442Speed (service) 12 kn

M.V. ”FLINTERREBECCA”5600 TDWMULTI PURPOSE VESSEL

Owner: C.V. Scheepvaartonderneming Flinter Rebecca, Barendrecht, The Netherlands

Builder: Barkmeijer Shipyards B.V.,Stroobos, The Netherlands

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