These second-generation heavy lift vessels accommodate all cargo types with a copious intake of 40,000 cbm.
In combination with a 700 mt max lift, five large cargo holds, 2 flexible tweendecks and a 2,700 m2 weather deck, the A-Class is one of the most popular and versatile multipurpose vessels in the sector.
AAL Dampier being loaded with Earth Moving Equipment
AAL Fremantle with Shanghai’s Skyline in the background
AAL Kobe Sailing the Oceans
AAL Singapore by the Port of Miami, Florida
AAL Brisbane carrying Containers
One of AAL’s A-Class Vessels carrying Wind Energy Equipment
AAL Fremantle loading Mobile Harbour Cranes in Rostock, Germany
AAL Kobe Loading Pipe Racks in Nantong, China
AAL Dalian loaded with Modules
AAL’s Melbourne, an A-Class Vessel, carrying Giant Jib Cranes
AAL’s Genoa, a G-Class Vessel
AAL’s Galveston, a G-Class Vessel
One of AAL’s upcoming Super B-Class Vessels, the AAL Limassol
AAL’s Moon, a W-Class Vessel
Type
Multipurpose Dry Cargo Ship
Class
DNV-GL, 100 ASE; BWM; Equipped for carriage of containers; NAV-0; Strengthened for heavy cargo
Deadweight
31,000 t (summer)
GT/NT
23,930 / 10,947
LOA
193.90 m
LBP
183.00 m
Breadth (Moulded)
28.20 m
Depth (Moulded)
15.60 m
Draft (Summer)
11.20 m
Holds
5
Hatches
8
Tweendecks
Complete Tweendeck levels for holds 3 & 41 flexible positions
Hatch Dimensions (L x B)
No. 1: 12.64 x 15.40 m
No. 2P: 25.28 x 12.80 m I No. 2S: 25.28 x 10.30 m
No. 3P: 37.92 x 12.80 m I No. 3S: 37.92 x 10.30 m
No. 4P: 31.60 x 12.80 m I No. 3S: 31.60 x 10.30 m
No. 5: 12.64 x 24.10 m
Holds Capacity / (Volume 100%)
No. 1: 2,135.70 cbm
No. 2P: 4,581.30 cbm I No. 2S: 3,572.20 cbm
No. 3P: 7,727.20 cbm I No. 3S: 6,218.20 cbm
No. 4P: 6,398.70 cbm I No. 4S: 5,141.00 cbm
No. 5: 3,732.40 cbm
Total
39,509.40 cbm
Floor Space
Tank Top: 2,315 m2
Tweendeck: 3,649 m2 +
Additional 873 m2 of 20/40FT F/L Decks
Weather Deck: 2,988 m2
Max Permissible
Weather Deck Hatch Covers: 3.00 t/m2
Load
Tweendeck Hatch Covers: 4.00 t/m2
Tank Top: 22.00 t/m2
Container Capacity
910 TEU in holds
(Total TEU)
1109 TEU on deck
Container Capacity (Total FEU)
922 FEU + 170 TEU
Reefer Containers
145 Reefer Plugs
Cargo Gear
Crane No. 1 SWL 50 t 3.0-24.0 m
Crane No.2 & 3 SWL 350 t 5.25-14.0 m
Crane No.4 SWL 100 t 4.0-24.0 m
Maximum Lift
Combined 700 t (Crane 2 & 3)
Main Engine
Wartsila 7RT-flex50
MCR 11,620kW at 124 RPM
CSR 10,458kW at 119.7 RPM
Auxilary Engines (3 Sets)
Wartsila Auxpac 975W6L62
975kW at 900 RPM
Bow Thruster Rated Power
1,100kW
Anti-Heeling System
The vessel is equipped with anti-heeling tanks, with an automatic system fully monitored and controlled from the cargo office.
Dehumidifiers / Ventilation
Three independent dehumidifiers serve cargo holds No. 2, 3 and 4 (port and starboard) for the safe transportation of sensitive steel/paper and other products. Ventilation of cargo holds in accordance with requirements for carriage of dangerous cargo.
Dangerous Cargo
Class 1-9 (excluding 5.2) can be loaded in hold No. 2, in packaged form. Class 1.4(S), 2-9 (excluding 5.2) can be loaded in Holds No. 1, No. 3 and No. 4 in packaged form.
Class 1-9 (excluding 5.2) can be loaded on upper deck/hatch covers (except above E/R) in packaged form. Class 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 6.1(D), 8(D) and 9 can be loaded in bulk in holds No.2, No.3 and No.4.
Smoke Detection / Fire Fighting
All cargo holds are equipped with a fire detection system and a C02 fire extinguishing system. Cargo hold No. 2 (dangerous goods) is additionally equipped with a sprinkler fire extinguishing system.
