Maritime Reporter, December 1990

<BODY> <div> OUTSTANDING SHIPS OF In the midst of a world shipbuilding boom, with the highest level of ton- nage under construction and on order in 13 years, shipyards are once again producing a number of interesting, economical and innovative designs. The highly competitive, burgeoning cruise industry has been a particular source of ingenious and often very imaginative design. This group of award winners, MARITIME REPORTER'S "Out- standing Oceangoing Ships of 1990," reflects the sophisticated vessels being produced by the world's shipyards. Highly efficient propulsion, reduced crew requirements, versatile cargo carriage and enhanced maneuverabili- ty are just a few of characteristics dis- played by this year's selectees. APACHE SPIRIT Tanker 3.Maj For the fourth consecutive year, a newbuilding from Yugoslav ship- builder 3.Maj of Rijeka has been selected as one of the annual "Out- standing Oceangoing Ships." This, according to 3.Maj, is no accident. From its first appearance in the world shipbuilding market, 3.Maj developed a design philosophy based on building custom-tailored vessels. This year's award winner, the oil tanker Apache Spirit, built for the TeeKay Company, is no exception to this design philosophy. She has an overall length of 809-1/2 feet, molded breadth of 139 feet, design draft of 47 feet and scantling draft of 50 feet. Her deadweight is 111,809 tons at her scantling draft. With a trial speed of 14.6 knots, she features a 3.Maj-Sulzer 5 RTA72 main diesel engine, rated at 18,614 bhp, which provides the Apache Spirit with optimum per- formance and minimum fuel con- sumption. All of the ship's systems have been carefully chosen and ar- ranged to save space aboard, while providing simple and trouble-free maintenance. The cargo tanks and cargo-handling systems provide both efficient unloading/loading op- erations and maximize safety against cargo spillage. Another prominent feature of the Apache Spirit is her shape, designed by 3.Maj and tested by the world renowned Naval Institute of Zagreb. The vessel's hull form enabled her to achieve excellent results during her sea trials and, according to 3.Maj, should enable her to main- tain them during normal service. Equipment List Main engine . . 3.Maj-Sulzer Auxiliary engines . . Litostroj-MAN B&W Generators . Rade Koncar Radars . Kelvin Hughes Radio station STC Gyrocompass/autopilot . . . Anschutz Remote sounding . . . Saab Purifiers . . . . Alfa Laval Fire equipment .... . Walter Kidde Hose-handling cranes ,3.Maj-Hagglunds Paints Hempel/Sigma Award winners, from top of page: Tanker Dicto Knutsen, built by AESA; cruise ship Delfin Caravelle, from Rauma Yards; Navy oiler Pecos, built by Avondale Industries; cruise ship Horizon, from Meyer Werft; and (above) tanker Apache Spirit, built by 3.Maj. 20 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>