Thanks for your comment, Rick! I am currently enjoying my vacation in Spain, and will hopefully even get some ship spotting time... :)

Cheers

Vlad

An excellent photo Vlad, thanks.
I hope you were able to enjoy Christmas wherever you are at the moment.

The photo is interesting to me for numerous reasons; not least the flush sided cargo tanks. How much easier tank cleaning must be without stringers, cross members and all the other strengthening steelwork on the inside. Now, all on the 'other side' in the ballast tanks.
I only sailed on tankers with three tanks across, not two. It really simplifies the entire structural design, cargo carrying and operations.

The expansive view of the shipyard really gives us many thngs to observe. I marvel at the degree of outfitting that goes into the block sections, all ready to be fitted to the ship. The procurement and design of each block is nothing less than amazing.

The order and tidiness of today's shipyards obviously contribute to their high output.

All in all, a fantastic shot.

Hvala, Rick