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Chief Class 22,000 DWT (1,617teu)
Multipurpose Vessels
Multiple Solutions for Sustainable Shipping through Maximum Efficiency
The China Navigation Company (CNCo), the deep sea ship
owning and operating arm of the multi-national Swire group, is
proud to introduce the innovative, industry-leading Chief
Class vessels throughout the course of 2015. The Chief
Class series will be composed of four new vessels, designed
by Neptun Ship Design, optimised by HSVA, and built by
Zheijiang Ouhua Shipyard in China. All four of the new vessels
will be directly deployed into Swire Shippings Australia to
PNG liner trade, which offers market leading fixed day weekly
sailings from Australian east coast ports to main ports in Papua
New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
This investment underlines CNCos commitment to providing
sustainable shipping solutions. The innovative Chief Class
will provide Swire Shippings valued customers with
additional capacity, heavy lift capability (up to 120 tons)
and increased cargo handling flexibility. The vessels have been
specially designed for their unique high speed cargo handling
ability and the versatility to carry a wide range of cargo types
including dry and refrigerated containers, heavy-lift plant
machinery and equipment, project parcels and agricultural
commodities such as bulk parcels of grain. In addition, the
vessels can cater for up to 8 passengers.
The highlight of the fleet is its best in class environmental
performance. The vessels will operate to the highest
environmental standards in the industry, correspondingly
ensuring the lowest fuel consumption per tonne-mile and
resulting in the lowest possible carbon footprint from operations.
The main features of these industry-leading initiatives include:
The vessels exceed all anticipated future environmental
regulations being equipped with: a ballast water treatment
system, advanced incinerator and oily water separator
plants and have large black and grey water storage tanks so
discharge in ports and sensitive marine environments can
be avoided.
Computer optimised hull lines and main engine and
propeller specially designed to achieve the lowest fuel
consumption with maximum efficiency at 60% MCR.
A Wartsila 5RTFlex58T-D 2 stroke low speed diesel engine,
derated to achieve the lowest possible fuel consumption at
the designed speed of 15.5kts fully laden.
Rudder bulb installed aft of the propeller to further enhance
the propeller efficiency and a special flap rudder has
been chosen to minimise rudder movement on passage
and enhance manoeuvring in port in conjunction with a
bow thruster, reducing dependence on tugs.
The three cargo cranes are variable speed MacGregor Electric
type which use approximately 40-50% less power than similar
electro hydraulic cranes and are about 30% faster in cycle
time.
Considerable effort has been made to reduce power
consumption in all areas of the ship. The heat from the
exhaust gases of the main engine and two of its three
generators is used to make steam for heating the fuel. The
speed of the main sea water pumps and engine room fans
are automatically adjusted to suit the main engine power
and regenerative heat is used to reduce heating for the fuel
purifiers.
Electric winches and windlasses, low powered energy
efficient lighting throughout the vessel and advanced
navigational systems and vessel energy management
systems to enhance navigational safety and minimise fuel
consumption.
Forced draft fans are installed in 4 of the 5 holds to improve
cargo care and facilitate the carriage of dangerous goods.
 List of Chief Class Vessels
Coral Chief Highland Chief New Guinea Chief Papuan Chief
The first vessel, Coral Chief is scheduled for delivery in 1Q 2015. The remaining Chief vessels will be launched at monthly intervals.

Specifications
Cargo Capability Dry and reefer containers, Breakbulk, Bulk & Heavy lift up to 120t
LOA x LBP x B x D 175.20m x 166.353m x 27.60m x 14.00m
9.60m @ 21,980 DWT
Design @ DWT
Total Capacity: 32,000m3
Engine & MCR Wartsilla 5RT-flex58T-D Tier II, Max MCR 10,000kW @ 105r/min
Bow Thruster Nakashima 1,000kW
Speed 15.25kts @ 6,000kW (60% MCR) @ 9.60m with 18% Sea Margin
Main Engine: 22t/day at 15.25 kts @ 9.60m draft fully laden
Consumption
Generator: 2.5t/day at sea
Cruising Range 18,000 nautical miles approx.
Electric Deck Cranes 3 x 60t/50t SWL @ 26/30.5/29* radius. In twin mode max 120t SWL (*No.3 crane)
Holds 1, 4 & 5: cellular with non-sequential pontoon hatch covers and swing seals.
Stack splitters at top of 2nd tier in No. 1A & 4 with 2nd row in No. 4
Holds Description
Holds 2 & 3: flush sided bulk holds with non-sequential folding hatch covers and
tweendecks with centre line girder
Hold 1:6.32m x 10.538m & 6.32 x 15.578m Ford, 12.64m x 20.78m Aft
Holds 2 & 3: 25.28m x 10.90m x 2 for each hold
Hatch openings
Hold 4: 12.64m x 23.3m
Hold 5: 12.64m x 23.3m
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Hold 1: Pontoon type 3.5t/m , Stack weight 90t / 90t for TEU / FEU
Hatch Covers Holds 2 & 3: Hyd. folding type 3.5t/m2, Stack weight 90t / 90t for TEU / FEU
Holds 4 & 5: Pontoon type 3.5t/m2, Stack weight 90t / 90t for TEU / FEU
No.1 forecastle: 90t TEU
Bay 17: 90t TEU
Main deck Strength
Bay 35: 75t /120t TEU / FEU
Above ER casing: 75t /120t TEU / FEU
Tween Deck Strength Holds 2 & 3: 6t/m2, Stack weight 90t for TEU / FEU
Hold 1A & 4: 15t/m2, Holds 2 & 3 22t/m2
Tank Top Strength
Stack weight Hold 1 Ford: 150t/TEU Hold 1 Aft, 4 & 5: 150t/180t TEU/FEU
Deck: 576 TEU Holds: 1,041 TEU Total: 1,617 TEU
Nominal TEU & Reefers
Reefers: 160 Reefers FEU on deck
Homogeneous TEU capacity 14t x 1,191TEU, 18t x 1,030TEU, 20t x 970TEU & 25t x 797TEU
Max Steel Coil/ (No. 1A, 2 & 3) 12,120t
Max Bulk (Holds 2 and 3) Approx Hold No.2 - 6,510 grain cbm / Hold No. 3 - 5,800 grain cbm
Passenger Berths Eight (8)

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