BW TUCANA

BW TUCANA (IMO: 9735658) is a Tanker vessel sailing under the UK flag. It has an overall length of 738 feets and a beam of 121 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 235115081
• IMO: 9735658
• Call Sign: 2JDT5
• Flag State: United Kingdom
• Vessel Type: LPG Tanker
• Status: Active

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 29,sWith
• Gross Tonnage: 29,611 GT
• Net Tonnage: 8,883 NT
• Deadweight: 49,999 DWT
• Length Overall: 225.0 m
• Beam: 36.6 m
• Draft: 11.4 m
• Year Built: 2016

Propulsion

• Engine Type: MAN B&W Diesel
• Propulsion: Single screw, diesel
• Speed (Service): approximately 16 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI)
• Yard Location: Ulsan, South Korea
• Year Delivered: 2016

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: BW LPG Limited
• Operator: BW LPG Limited
• Management: BW Fleet Management Pte Ltd
• Headquarters: Singapore

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A Transponder
• GMDSS: Equipped for GMDSS Sea Areas A1, A2, A3
• Navigation Systems: ECDIS, GPS, Radar

Operating Region

• Trade Area: Worldwide
• Typical Routes: International LPG trade routes including Middle East Gulf, Asia Pacific, and Atlantic Basin
• Port State: Registered in the United Kingdom

Vessel Description

BW Tucana is a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) operating under the flag of the United Kingdom and managed by BW LPG Limited, one of the world's largest owners and operators of LPG tankers. Built in 2016 at Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan, South Korea, the vessel is designed for the transportation of liquefied petroleum gas including propane and butane in pressurized and refrigerated cargo tanks. With a deadweight of approximately 49,999 DWT, BW Tucana operates in the VLGC segment, serving global LPG trade routes. The vessel is operated under strict international maritime safety and environmental standards including SOLAS, MARPOL, and IGC Code compliance.