m.v. VIKING ODESSA

16,000M2 PCTC BUILT 2009

New Generation PCTC with the World's 1st Full Electric Liftable Decks & Ramps

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Constanza Set Out on Her Maiden Voyage

Naming & Delivery Ceremonies for 16,000m2 Car Carrier VIKING CONSTANZA

NEWS 119 : JULY 2010

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CELEBRATED BIRTH OF THE NEW-GENERATION CAR CARRIER

Naming & Delivery of m.v. VIKING ODESSA

NEWS 105 : SEPTEMBER 2009

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FIRST PCTC LAUNCHED - IMPRESSIVELY!

Launching Ceremony for a 16,000m2 PCTC

NEWS 100 : MAY 2009

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KYOKUYO'S NEW CAR CARRIER IS GETTING TALLER

NEWS 096 : MARCH 2009

VIKING ODESSA was the first ship in a series of PCTCs that Kyokuyo had built in 24 years(!). This was a unique opportunity for our design and construction teams to test their skills, on those sophisticated ships for Norwegian owners, which were scheduled to sail in Baltic Sea.

In order to overcome the long blank period, we carefully studied and researched from the design stage by visiting other PCC's under construction, reviewing and accumulating construction know-how, producing full-scale blocks for testing, and simulating the process of block building and assembly, all in a company-wide effort.

The vessel incorporated many unique specifications that were not found in a typical car carrier. In particular, a variety of innovative methods had been introduced to reduce cargo handling time. For instance :

  1. propulsion system with 2 engines/1 controllable pitch propeller which assures safe navigation even with failure of an engine,
  2. entire car deck spaces are free of pillar
  3. world's first fully electric liftable decks and ramp
  4. fin stabilizer for passenger-ship class stability, to minimize the time for lashing cargoes
  5. ice class construction and equipment allowing her to sail in Baltic Sea in winter.

Other highlights include accommodation area interiors with white wood and pure white walls, as one would expect from a Scandinavian shipowner.

The launching of this vessel, which was much taller and heavier than other ships built in our dockyard, was actually a source of concern. For this reason, tidal height forecast 3 years in advance and calculation of improve the accuracy of the center of gravity during launching were conducted from the beginning of the project. Thanks to these meticulous preparations, VIKING ODESSA could leave the dock without a slightest problem.

After the launching, Our President Katsuhiko Ochi was so moved and shouted : "There has never been a day when I have felt more gratitude for our company's technological prowess than today. I am proud of all of you. Let's celebrate tonight!"

This success lead us to our future SSS-BOW projects.

VIKING ODESSA plan

LEADING PATICULARS

  • 16,192m2 PCTC
  • BV I +HULL +MACH, RO-RO Cargo Ship, +AUT-UMS SYS-IBS, Ice class 1C Point
  • LOA x BM x DM : 139.98 x 22.4 x 22.95m
  • 3,452mtdw on 5.60m (Design)
  • 1,940 Units x Passenger Cars + 53 Units x Trailers
  • Complete Pillar-free Car Decks Point
  • All RORO Equipment (liftable decks, ramps etc.) Electricity Driven World First
  • Adjustable Stern Ramp Allowing Direct Access to 3 Different Deck Levels Point
  • Fin Stabilizer to Minimize Lashing TIme Point
  • Many Technologies to Shorten Loading/Unloading Time Point
  • M/E:2 x MaK 6M43C + 1 CPP Point
  • Service Speed:About 18 Knots
  • Completion : August 2009

GALLERY

PCC/RORO NEWS

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THE 3RD SHIP HAS ARRIVED

Introducing Kyokuyo's "SSS-bowed" Model Ship Collection

NEWS 235 : JANUARY 2018

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LAST BUT NOT LEAST

S503 Started Her Journey

NEWS 153 : JULY 2012

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HOME AND AWAY!

Christening Ceremony at Rotterdam for CAPUCINE

NEWS 151 : JUNE 2012

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NEW SISTER CELEBRATED BY FAMILY

Naming of 6,600tdw Ro/Ro WILHELMINE

NEWS 150 : JUNE 2012

FEATURED PCC/RORO'S

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SHIP OF THE YEAR WINNER THAT STUNNED THE INDUSTRY

CITY OF ST.PETERSBURG

2,000UNITS SSS-B PCC BUILT 2011

Ship of the Year
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MODERN TRANPORTER OPTIMIZED FOR LOGISTICS SERVICE IN EUROPE

CAPUCINE

6,600TDW RORO CARGO BUILT 2011

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New Generation PCTC with Full Electric Decks & Ramps

VIKING ODESSA

16,000M2 PCTC BUILT 2009

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PILLAR-FREE LARGE COASTAL RORO WITH 20KNOTS SPEED

YUTOKU MARU

4,800TDW RORO CARGO BUILT 1995

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SHIPS WE HAVE BUILT
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PCC & RORO CARGO
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GENERAL CARGO & MPC
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CONTAINER CARRIER
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SSS-BOW OR SEMI-SPHERICAL-SHAPED BOW
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KYOKUYO'S DESIGN CAPABILITIES
Builder of Advanced Merchant Ships

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