Findings:

( Based on GAS FORTUNE information catalog )

1 The ship can load 1,657 MT of LPG at draft of 3 to 3.25 Meters ( Tank size = 3513 Liters )
Route from Mongla to New Dhaka :

Mongla - Pirojpur - Jalakathi - Barisal - Chandpur - New Dh

Draft from Mongla to Chandpur

3 to 3.5 Meters

Draft from Chandpur to New Dhaka

4+ Meterrs

2 If one tank is kept for Propane & one tank for LPG , below is the carrying capacity ( assumin
Propane : 750 MT
LPG
: 850 MT

3 Transportation cost comparison ( Cost / KM/ MT )

Comparison
GAS FORTUNE
Tank Capacity ( MT )- LPG @ SG =0.555
No load weight
Full load weight
Engine Rating ( HP )
Working Draft Required
No load Draft
Fuel Consumption ( Liter / Hr )
Fuel Used
Cost of Fuel
Speed ( KM/ Hr )

Cost / KM/ MT

1,657
2,152
3,809
2,935
2.95
2.034
528
HFO
42
18.52

1.79

Special Considerations :

1 Since the vessel is single engine vessel , it is more suited for straight line & long d

for movement from Mongla to Chandpur. However, if it comes through Chittagong p

2 Draft needs to be assessed by

Certified Naval Architecht for movement from Mongla to Ch

3 Special permission for inland movement is required for a ship with a length of more than 80

on catalog )

5 Meters ( Tank size = 3513 Liters )

ojpur - Jalakathi - Barisal - Chandpur - New Dhaka

low is the carrying capacity ( assuming 2 tanks of 1800 Liters each [approx.])

mparison
Western Marine -355 MT
302
1,000
1,302
500
2.40
2
90
Diesel
63
18.52

2.41

ROAD TANKER
18

350

Diesel
63

3.18

more suited for straight line & long distance travel as against zig-zag travel. Hence, maneuverability needs to g
it comes through Chittagong port/or collects LPG at Chittagong, it can move directly to Narayang

cht for movement from Mongla to Chandpur via Barisal , since this portion of the route is subject to low depth &

r a ship with a length of more than 80 meters ( current length is 95 meters ) from Marine Merchantile Office ( M

aneuverability needs to get assessed by Certified Naval Architect

move directly to Narayanganj in more or less straigth line & without any draft availability concern

e is subject to low depth & sporadic siltation

ne Merchantile Office ( MMO ) & Directorate of Shipping ( DOS )

y concern