banner

News & Events



KOTC receives third DWT 47K MR tanker "Kaifan" from HMD


NamingofHMD2326.jpg      
       AlDerwaza2.jpgAlDerwaza3

Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) has announced today the official delivery of the 3rd Medium Range Tanker of its Phase III Fleet New Building Project taking place in South Korea. “Kaifan” is the third of four medium range product tankers being constructed at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) in Ulsan, South Korea.

The ceremony took place at KOTCs headquarters situated in Shuwaikh Administrative Area, hosted by KOTC’s CEO Sheikh Talal Al-Khaled Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah. The delivery documents were signed by KOTC’s CEO and Mr. Tae Young Si – General Manager and HMD representative to the Middle East in the presence of Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the state of Kuwait, H.E. Boonam Shin, and ClassNK Classification Society representative Mr. Sayyed Farrukh Gilani.

Classed to Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (Class NK), “Kaifan” is approximately 186 meters in length, 32 m in breadth, and 18.5 in depth, having a deadweight of approximately 47,000 tons and a cruising speed of 15.2 knots.

These tankers are designed and constructed to meet maritime regulatory and industry latest trends as well as forthcoming requirements that have not yet come into force. The vessels are constructed in full compliance with the international and industrial environmental requirements for the carriage of hydrocarbons by sea with the adoption of greatest possible spectrum for the control of discharge and treatment of ballast water, emission of Carbon Dioxide (CO₂), Volatile Organic Compounds, SOx, NOx and more. Furthermore, the enhanced design in propulsion system and super structure to reduce air and water friction and hence optimize fuel consumption.

KOTC continues to be recognized as one of the top tanker owners / operators in the world in line with the KOTC’s Management mission and vision to strive to become the leader in the transportation of oil and gas by sea.

 



Designed by KOTC ICT GROUP