VESSEL PARTICULARS (FORM C)

LPG/C GAS ELIXIR

(Updated 25/09/2019)

Specifications of the vessel and the gas installation which are representations by the Owners.

(A) VESSEL’S CHARACTERISTICS

PREAMBLE
Name : GAS ELIXIR
Owner : RISING SUN INC.
Flag : LIBERIA
Build : Kanrei Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Japan
Date on Service : FEB. 28, 2011
Class : AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING (ABS)

GRT International : 4,312 ton Suez : 4986.64 ton

Panama : 15,203.111 m3

NRT International : 1,381 ton Suez : 4016.51 ton

Panama : 3682.35 ton

Is vessel build according to USCG regulations? : Yes

RINA regulations? : N/A
Japanese regulation? : JIS

Has vessel received USCG approval? : YES (for foreign vessel

in US water)
RINA approval? : N/A

HULL
LOA : 99.90 M
LBP : 93.50 M
Breadth : 17.60 M
Depth : 8.00 M
Summer Draft : 5.825 M corresponding to Summer DWT = 4,499.00 t

Estimated draft with full cargo and full bunkers are as follows.
Product Draft Fore’ (m) Draft Aft’ (m) Draft Mean (m) Corresponding
Deadweight (t)
Propane ( 98%) 4.37 5.92 5.15 3,539.29
Butadiene ( 98%) 4.84 6.21 5.52 4,084.15
VCM ( 98%) 5.62 6.68 6.15 5,000.35

Propeller immersion :

At draft At 5.92 m correspond. : 106.67%

At draft At 6.21 m correspond. : 115.45%
At draft At 6.68 m correspond. : 129.70%
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COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
Call letter : A8YP8
Radio Station normally watched : GMDSS
Radio MF/HF NBDP : FURUNO FS-5070
Radio MF/HFTEL/DSC : FURUNO FS-5070
VHF : FURUNO FM-8800D x 2 SETS
Satellite Communication Inmarsat ‘C’ : 463712695
Inmarsat ‘F’ : (Voice1) +870773257470
: (Fax) +870783239221
: (E-mail) [email protected]

MACHINERY

Main Engine x 1 Type and make : MAKITA CORPORATION 5L35MC

Service power : 2,925 Kw (3,977 ps) x 203 rpm (90%MCR)
No of Cylinders : 5
Cyl Bore x Stroke : 350 mm x 1050 mm
Grade of fuel used : HFO having a viscosity of not more than 380cst
@ 50°C

Auxiliaries Type and make : Yanmar (6NY16L-SN) - A.C. drip proof, self-venti
(Electrical) lated 360 Kw x 445V x 3 phase x 60 Hz
(Mechanical) : 4 stroke x 400 Kw x 1,200 rpm
Grade of fuel used : Diesel Oil - 6 Cst at 40°C / Marine Gas Oil -1.8 cst
No off : 2

Emergency Gen Type : Deutz (F5L912) - 50Kw, AC 450V,

3 phase, 60 Hz
No off : 1

Fire & Bilge pump Type : Taiko Kikai Industries Co, Ltd (EMSE-150MD)
Vert. Elect. M. Driven Centrifugal Mechanical seal
No off : 1

Capacity : 190/80 m3 /hr at 20 / 75 m

Fire & GS pump Type : Taiko Kikai Industries Co, Ltd (EMSE-150MD)
Vert. Elect. M. Driven Centrifugal Mechanical seal
No off : 1

Capacity : 190/80 m3 /hr at 20 / 75 m

Boiler Type : Miura Z Boiler (VWH-600E) Fully automatic water-

tube boiler of natural circulating type
Evaporation : 538 Kg/Hr
Max Design : 0.7 Mpa Saturated
Pressure
Feed Water Temp : 60°C
No off : 1

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Exhaust Economiser Type : Miura (KF-91F)
Evaporation : 400Kg/Hr actual @ continous service output of
main engine
No off : 1

Air Compressors Type / Capacity : Matsubara (MH-108) - Vertical, EMD driven, 2-

(Main) stage, F.W cooled type / 45.0 m3 / Hr
No off : 2

Air Compressors Type : Sanwa Iron(GS2AR) - Horizontal, ENG driven,

(Emergency) 2-stage, air cooled type 6.0 m3 / Hr
No off : 1

Fuel Oil Purifier Type : Mitsubishi SJ20G - Centrifugal

No off : 2
Capacity : 800 Ltrs / Hr at 98°C

Lub Oil Purifier Type : Mitsubishi SJ10G - Centrifugal

No off : 1
Capacity : 800 Ltrs / Hr at 90°C

Evaporator Type : Miura Co., Ltd (WM-10DK) – Waste heat recovery

Capacity : 1 x 10 t/day

Fresh Water Type : Uzushio Electric Co., Ltd (USS-2K) – Electric Ultra
Sterilizer Violet lamp with filter
Capacity : 1 x2,000 litre/h

Fresh Water Type / Capacity : 1 x 1000 litre/h / Nippon Controls Co Ltd (RF-
Mineraliser 1000S1) – Vertical. Welded stainless steel

Waste Oil Type : Miura Co Ltd (BGW-20N - Horizontal air atomizing

Incinerator (IMO type with aux burner
MEPC 76 (40))
Capacity : Oil @ 24.3 lit/h & Solids @ 20 Kg/h

Oily Water Separator Type : Taiko Kikai Industries Co, Ltd (USH-10) –
automatic oil discharge type
Capacity : 1 x 1.0 m3/h

Sewage Treatment Type : Taiko Kikai Industries Co, Ltd (SBH-25) Activated
plant sludge aeration (Biological) – USCG certified
Capacity : 1 x 25 persons per day

Hot Water Set No off : Harison Co Ltd (CFT-400-E) 400L tank with 2 x
(Calorifier unit) 10Kw heaters (1 Stby) / 1 set

Steering Gear Type : Electro-Hydraulic system with 2-pump units (dual

system) – (one pump to be able to supply full
power)
Duty Capacity : 18.5 t-m
Hydraulic pump : Electric motor driven, 2 x 5.5 Kw
unit
Bow Thruster Yes

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SPEED
About _12.0 __ knots up to Beaufort scale 4 and max significant wave height of
1.25m

CONSUMPTION/ DAY
Main Engine : IFO abt _11.5_ MT/day
Auxiliary Engine : MGO abt __1.0_ MT/day
In Port Discharging : MGO abt _1.6__ MT/day
In Port Idle / Loading : MGO abt _0.9__ MT/day
Use IGG : MGO abt _1.5__ MT/day
Use of Boiler : MGO abt _0.5__ MT/day
Use of Reliq.Plant : MGO abt _N/A__ MT/day

All figures are about, defined as +/- 5% on consumption and speed respectively.
Notes:

1. Speed and consumption figures at sea, are best estimated basis daily
weather conditions are up to Beaufort scale 4 – max.significant wave
height 1.25 m, without effect of sea currents or swell, and vessel en route
under a steady course, with a net sea passage duration of at least 24 hrs.
2. Consumption figures at port, are subject to port movements, port and/or
harbour, terminal requirements, for the safe manoeuvring, approach,
inland navigation, and port stay of the vessel throughout her call.

Permanent bunker
capacity (100%)
HFO : 467.44 m3
Diesel : 116.30 m3
Fresh Water: 212.38 m3

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(B) CARGO INSTALLATIONS
1. Transportable products and respective quantities, calculated in accordance with IMO – maximum
filling formula. (Tonnes)

100% (CBM) 98% (CBM)

NO.1 CARGO TANK 2,507.988 2,457.828
NO.2 CARGO TANK 2,508.225 2,458.060
TOTAL 5,016.213 4,915.888
SPSV Ref. Temp. (deg. Density at Corresponding
(bar g) C.) (Ref. Temp.) Quantity (MT)
Propane 17.65 45.0 0.459 2,256
Propylene 17.65 45.0 0.470 2,310
B/P Mixture 17.65 45.0 0.487 2,394
I-Butane 17.65 45.0 0.526 2,585
N-Butane 17.65 45.0 0.548 2,693
Butylene 17.65 45.0 0.565 2,777
Butadiene 17.65 45.0 0.588 2,890
V.C.M. 17.65 45.0 0.872 4,286
Isoprene 17.65 45.0 0.656 3,224
Pentane 17.65 45.0 0.600 2,949
Pentene 17.65 45.0 0.611 3,003
B/P Mixtures 12.75 45.0 0.487 2,394
N-Butane 12.75 45.0 0.548 2,693
I-Butane 12.75 45.0 0.526 2,585
Butadiene 12.75 45.0 0.588 2.890
Butylene 12.75 45.0 0.565 2,777
V.C.M. 12.75 45.0 0.872 4,286
Isoprene 12.75 45.0 0.656 3,224
Pentane 12.75 45.0 0.600 2,949
Pentene 12.75 45.0 0.611 3,003
Note(1): In case of USCG, propylene, propane and B/P mixtures are not to be carried except the
vapour pressure of B/P mixtures is not more than 12.75 bar g, 1.275 MPa g @ 45 °C
Note(2): On and after, the pressure value in parentheses is shown as a conversion
value Mixing ratio of above mentioned B/P mixtures is as follows:
Butane 35 wt% and propane 65 wt%

2. Other transportable products N/A

SPSV Ref. Temp. Density at Ref. Corresponding Quantity
(°C.) Temp. (MT)
Raffinate 1 TBA TBA TBA TBA
Raffinate 2 TBA TBA TBA TBA
C4 TBA TBA TBA TBA

3. TANKS
3.1 Design pressure (Vapour) – BV-IGC : 17.65 bar g (1.765 MPa g )
- USCG : 12.75 bar g (1.275 MPa g )
3.2 Valve setting : 17.65 bar g (1.765 MPa g ) /
12.75 bar g (1.275 MPa g )
3.3 Maximum vacuum obtainable : Atmospheric
3.5 Maximum temperature acceptable : 45 °C

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3.6 Minimum temperature acceptable : 0 °C
3.7 Hydrostatic Test Pressure : 26.48 bar g (2.648 MPa g )
4. LOADING RATE (TONS/HOUR) – For Full Cargo Parcels
Ex-atmospheric storage with gas : 1 tank : about 320 m3 per hour for LPG
return about 250 m3 per hour for VCM
2 tanks : about 570 m3 per hour for LPG
about 450 m3 per hour for VCM
Remarks:
* Based on maximum velocity of 5.0 metres/sec except VCM, and 4.0 meters/sec for VCM
in the liquid piping.
* If cargo temperature is less than 0 °C, shore heater to be used. If ship heater used, max rate is 250
m3 per hour.
* Loading by shore pump only, proper size gas return line to be connected
* Subject to both ship and shore tanks being under favourable conditions

5. CARGO PUMPS
5.1 Type : Deepwell type of vertical centrifugal multistage
design with inducer
Make How : Hamworthy Svanehoj A/S
many : 1 set per tank (2 sets)
Maximum specific gravity : 0. 601(LPG) / 0.948 (VCM)

5.2 Capacity (CMB/Hour) : 300 m3/hr at 110 m (SG 0.601)

250 m3/hr at 132 m (SG 0.948)
Two speed or variable speed : Single Speed
Rated kW (each) 130 kW
Working pressure maximum : 20 bar g

5.3 Location : At each cargo tank

Removable : Yes

5.4 Booster : N/A

pumps Type : N/A
Maker : N/A

5.5 Capacity (CMB/Hour) : N/A

Working pressure : N/A

5.6 Location : N/A

5.7 Time to discharge a full liquid cargo using all pumps against back pressure at pump
1 bar : about 19 hours for LPG
5 bars : about 53 hours for LPG
10 bars : -------

5.8 Nominal back pressure when : about 1 bar

working In series corresponding : N/A
head Maximum back pressure : about 5 bar
Nominal pressure at rail (propane) : about 13 bar at 20 degree C of cargo temperature

5.9 What amount of cargo remains in tanks after completion pumping before stripping:

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 - liquid : about 1.5 m3 per one tank
- vapour : about 40 ton per one tank for LPG
NOTE: To reduce pressure by 1 bar/tank:- 3.8 hrs.
6. STRIPPING
6.1 Stripping system, if any : Nil

6.2 Time required to remove all traces of liquid cargo as stated in 5.9 for:
- LPG : about 2 hours

7. CARGO COMPRESSORS
7.1 Type : Vertical water cooled 1 stage double acting
Make : Tanabe pneumatic machinery Co Ltd
How many : 2 sets
Piston displacement 460m3/h
Rated Kw 75 kW
Stroke 177.8 mm
Max discharge pressure 20 bar g
Pressure differential 4 bar
Max 7 bar at single action
No of Revolutions 540 rpm

7.2 Are compressors oil free : Yes

7.3 Can they reliquefy VCM without risk : N/A

7.4 State time to bring full cargo of butane : N/A

to atmospheric pressure from

8. INERT GAS SYSTEM

8.1 Does the vessel use inert gas? : Yes (N2)
If so, state utilization and quantities : TBA

8.2 Can the vessel produce inert gas? : Yes (N2)

If so, state type and composition of gas produce:
Nitrogen: 99 % to 99.95% Capacity (discharge) @ 99.00% N2 is 280 Nm3/h
Capacity (discharge) @ 99.90% N2 is 180 Nm3/h
Capacity (discharge) @ 99.95% N2 is 140 Nm3/h

Oxygen: 1.0 % to 0.05%

Discharge Capacity TBA

8.3 Maximum production obtainable : TBA

NOTE:- Above quantities obtained at engine room temperature 45° C

8.4 State if there are storage facilities for inert gas onboard: N/A
- Size : N/A
- Pressure : N/A

8.5 State if any shore supply of nitrogen may be required: : N/A

- for what purpose : N/A

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 - what quantities : N/A

9. GAS FREEING
9.1 State method used giving all details : Nitrogen Plant / Fans
9.2 State time required including stripping : TBA

10. CHANGING GRADE

10.1 From completion discharge of cargo Propane, time required in hours and inert gas in CBM
required to reach a tank and gas installation atmosphere of less than 100 ppm of Propane in
Vapour phase.
Time required: About 3.5 days

10.2 Can this operation be carried out at sea? : Yes

10.3 Can the ship measure the number of ppm in vapour phase? : Yes

10.4 Has vessel deck tank for changing grade/cooling operations? : No

10.5 Deck tanks : NIL

Capacity :
Purpose :

11. COOLING BEFORE LOADING :

12. CARGO HEATER

12.1 Type : Shell and Tube
12.2 Inside Diameter 600 mm
12.3 Overall length 5600 mm
12.4 Cargo flow rate 250 m3/h (Propane)
12.5 Min Inlet Temp -48 °C
12.6 Min Outlet Temp 0 °C
12.7 Required Sea water Capacity 450 m3/h (Min 16°C)
12.8 Design Pressure 25 bar g
12.9 Hydrostatic Test Pressure 37.5 bar g
12.10 Tightness Test Pressure 19.8 bar g with cargo piping

12.0 State discharging rate for propane to be brought from atmospheric pressure NA
Loading rate for Propane – minus 42 ° C / 0° C: about 145 Mt/hr

13. CARGO VAPORIZER

In case vapour gas is needed to feed compressors, can vessel produce its own if no shore
available:
No

14. REFRIGERATING APPARATUS NA

14.1 Is it independent of cargo? : NA
Is so, state cooling agents : NA

14.2 What minimum temperature can be maintained : NA

14.3 What time required at sea to lower by 1oC the full cargo of : NA

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15. MEASURING APPARATUS
What gauges on board?
Type : Float type level gauge
Location : At each cargo tank dome

16. SAMPLES
16.1 State how tank atmosphere samples can be taken and where from?
Sample points at tank bottom, mid and top

Standard of fitting? : JIS PT1/4 thread

16.2 Same question for cargo : TBA Close sampling system

16.3 Are sample bottles available on board? : No

17. CARGO LINES

Position of cargo manifold -

distance from stern (AP) -
distance form stem (FP) -
height above deck
- height above deck
- distance from ship’s rail
- underside keel to manifold

17.1 Is ship fitted with a port and starboard cargo manifold? YES

17.2
: 50.85 m
: 42.65 m
: 1.072 m for Liquid manifold
: 1.034 m for vapour manifold
: 2.60 m
: 9.133 m

17.3 Liquid line

- flange-size : 8 in.
- type : ANSI300LB RF

Gas line
- flange-size : 5 in.
- type : ANSI300LB RF

17.4 What reducers on board? : 20 carbon steel pieces supplied

For Liquid line (low temperature)
8” ANSI 300LB to 10” ANSI 300LB, 6” ANSI 300LB, 5” ANSI 300LB
4” ANSI 300LB, 3”ANSI 300LB
8” ANSI 150LB, 6” ANSI 150LB, 4”ANSI 150LB
8” JIS20K, 6” JIS20K, 4” JIS20K
For Vapor line (normal temp.)
4” ANSI 300LB, 4” ANSI 150LB 3” ANSI 300LB,
5” ANSI 300LB to 2” ANSI 300LB,
6” ANSI 150LB, 5” ANSI 150LB, 3” ANSI 150LB
2” ANSI 150LB
5” JIS20K, 4” JIS20K
17.5 Is ship fitted with stern discharge? No
- Liquid line - diameter : N/A
- flange – size : N/A
- type : N/A

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18. HOSES
Are serviceable hoses available on board? : None

18.1 Two pieces, each : TBA - Owners

Length : TBA - Owners
Diameter : TBA - Owners
Flange-size : TBA - Owners
Type : TBA - Owners
Bending radius : TBA - Owners

18.2 Minimum temperature acceptable : TBA - Owners

Maximum pressure acceptable : TBA - Owners

18.3 For what products are hoses suitable? : TBA - Owners

19. DERRICKS
- Hose cranes : 1 set
- Where situated : Mid-ship(center)
- Lifting capacity : 4.0 tons @ 10m/min
- Working radius : 15m

20. SPECIAL FACILITIES

20.1 How many grades can be segregated? : Single Grade

20.2 How many cooled? : N/A

20.3 Can vessel sail with slack cargo tanks? : Yes

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