Sea Trials started for Omega 2!
05.10.2011
Today, our 2600 DWT Oil Product & Chemical Tanker, "Omega 2", which is under construction in Gisan Shipyard and classified by Bureau Veritas, has started the sea trials.
The trials will take place in Marmara Sea during two full days. The target is to finish all remaining procedures and get "Omega 2" ready for trade and service within October 2011.
"Omega 2", which is designed to carry petroleum products, liquid chemical products (IMO II type) and to do bunkering to other ships for worldwide trade;
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is a functional ship thanks to her ability to carry petroleum products and more than five hundred (500) chemical products while she can serve as a bunkering ship;
- is a green ship thanks to her low fuel consumption, low exhaust emission levels, double skinned cargo and fuel tanks;
- is an ergonomic ship thanks to less number of cargo tanks when compared with similar ships, her loading & unloading ability both from mid and aft parts, her cargo and machinery automation system controlled from the wheelhouse, her twin rudders, her high maneuvering ability by twin propellers/engines and bow thruster and her wheelhouse giving very wide visibility with lateral sight of 310 degrees and vertical sight by additional ceiling windows;
- is a ship easy to maintain thanks to its design enabling sufficient service spaces for each equipment;
- is a safe ship thanks to its redundant propulsion and maneuvering system.