Explore The Equinox Class

Features:

• Fuel-efficient Equinox vessels emit an average of 40% less air emissions per tonne-kilometre of cargo carried.
• Fully integrated, IMO-approved, exhaust gas scrubber system (EGS) is fitted on all sources of air emissions - thermal oil heater, auxilary engines and main engine. The EGS removes 97% of all Sulphur Oxides (SOx) and 75% of particulate matter (PM) emissions.

• Tier II main and auxilary engines produce less Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) pollutants.
• Electronically controlled main engine with common rail fuel injection is "smokeless" at any speed

Features:

• Elimination of poop deck simplifies the handling of stores and equipment and lessens the need for goods to be handled between decks.
• The need to climb up and down 40 foot ladders to clean or service cargo holds was eliminated in self-unloaders with access from tunnel spaces, and in gearless bulkers with doors between cargo holds and washing connections within the holds.
• Self-unloading vessels have an additional mooring winch installed on each side of the boom to increase workplace visibility and improve mooring operational safety.

• Infrared FLIR cameras improve operations during low or poor light visibility.
• An ergonomic bridge layout with large ceiling to floor windows provide enhanced navigation capabilities.
• A 60% more powerful bow thruster (1200kW) improves vessel maneuverability in ports, along docks and in the St. Lawrence Seaway.
• Fully enclosed free fall lifeboat to SOLAS standard as well as inflatable life rafts.
• Supplemental fire protection sprinkler system is fitted in the accomodation spaces - fixed in each cabin and space.
• Self Unloading spaces use a FN-500 fire suppression system fitted to all belts and drive location.

Features:

• All stairs fitted at lowest possible angle - less than 45 deg to reduce fall hazards.
• Individual cabins include modular washroom facilities for ease of use and cleaning plus each cabin is fitted with broadband internet and satellite TV.
• Exercise equipment is provided for vessel crew.

• Work area and maintenance activities considered and designed as an ergonomic opportunity for safety as well as efficiency.
• Noise and vibration studies were done in the design stage and resulted in changes to improve crew habitability.

Features:

• Cargo holds have been designed to reduce areas where cargo can hang up during discharge. Deck arches historically located within cargoholds have been replaced by strengthened hatch coaming structures that not only protect against the potential fall hazard but also maximize the cubic capacity and cargo stowage on the vessel.
• An automated cargo hold washing system fitted on self-unloader reduces or eliminates the requirement for crew to work in cargo hold, reduces the amount of water used in cleaning operations, and improves vessel preparation times before cargo loading.

• Cargo hold wash water can be held in storage tanks onboard the vessel.
• Totally enclosed boom eliminating spillage and reducing dust to minimum levels, a fixed dust suppression system is also fitted and can be used as customer or location requires.
• Gearless bulkers have additional ballast tanks fitted to eliminate the need to carry ballast in cargo holds thus ensuring dry and clean holds for loading grain.
• Extra large hatch openings improve access to the vessel for loading and for gearless ships, cargo discharge.

Features:

• Exposure of hydraulic systems is almost completely eliminated to minimize the potential for oil discharges to the environment.
• Self-unloading cargo boom hydraulics are enclosed below deck.
• Environmentally-friendly (EAL) lubricants are used wherever allowed by the equipment manufacturer.
• Mooring winches are electrically driven.

Features:

• Automated monitoring and reporting of KPI (Key Performance Indicators)

Features:

• High performance oily water separator to guarantee the best treatment of bilge water.
• Integrated bilge water management is employed. Oil and water waste streams are segregated at source. Less mixing means less need to separate therefore less risk of pollution.

• Most advanced Grey and Black water treatment system.
• Mechanical seals for pumps are used to minimize internal leakage.

Features:

• Power Management system means generator capacity is always available but matched to load demand.

Features:

• Main engine fitted with Intelligent Combustion Control System to monitor and tune performance automatically and continuously.
• Fully electronic main engine means low specific fuel consumption, less fuel and reduced emissions.

Features:

• Use of water lubricated stern tube and rudder bearings instead of oil lubricated bearings eliminates this potential oil-water interface.

Features:

• The optimized hull form maximizes water flow to the large 6 meter diameter slow speed propeller.
• Higher propulsion efficiency is the result of the slow speed engine, a tank-tested propeller design, and a large rudder with integrated Costa bulb. A 70 degree turning rudder angle maximizes vessel maneuverability.

• Special Coatings are applied to all underwater hull surfaces. The hard smooth finish reduces hull surface friction and fouling. Measured surface roughness is about 50% smoother than typical coating applications. It provides extended life over traditional coatings without environment risk in the application or use.