I kind'a like this superstructure. It is actually bigger in size(wider) than many of the other VLCC's of modern type. On older VLCC/ULCC's from the 70's one could often see a large superstructure indicating that at least some sizable accommodation was built for the crew. In the 90's a trend of slim superstructures was put on these large vessels, I have sailed on such vessels, and the accommodation was very small/cramped. When you are on a large VLCC, you very seldom go ashore, so a good accommodation is quite important, more so than when sailing on ships which are alongside once a week or so... :-)

And if berthed next to, say, Triple E, she will look downright small...I have uploaded the picture of her sistership - but still can not really show their size.

Rgds

Vlad

The funny thing is, that to me, this new design actually LOOKS smaller than other VLCC's, due to the smaller deckhouse.

Thanks for this precise info, Frank!

She is indeed a large lady...

Rgds

Vlad

AL DERWAZAH:

- Length Over All (LOA): 333.00 m
- Length Between Perpendiculars (LBP):320.00 m
- Extreme breadth (Beam): 60.00 m
- Moulded depth: 30.50 m
- Keel to Masthead (KTM) / KTM in collapsed condition (if applicable):63.50 m m
- Bow to Center Manifold (BCM) / Stern to Center Manifold (SCM): 163.65 m 169.35 m
- Distance bridge front to center of manifold:117.50 m

- Net Tonnage: 108113.00
- Gross Tonnage / Reduced Gross Tonnage (if applicable): 165178.00
- Suez Canal Tonnage - Gross (SCGT) / Net (SCNT): 167760.84, 157458.74