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Bow ArchitectFurther expanding our T/C fleetBy Thomas HaalandAnother addition to our Japaneseowned timecharter fleet, M/T BowArchitect, was named at Hachinohe onJune 22nd this year. The vessel is charteredfrom Taihei Kaiun Co., Ltd, ownedby Mr. Matsubara, who attended theceremony together with his daughter,Ms. Tamie Matsubara. M/T BowArchitect is the first vessel delivered toOdfjell from the Kitanihon shipyard,and it was a pleasure for all of us to visitNorthern Japan where the yard hadprepared a splendid arrangement.More than 20 guests were gatheredat Hachinohe public wharf when Mr.Thomas Haaland of Odfjell Asia gavethe vessel her name and Mrs. ShanaHaaland cut the ribbon that releasedthe champagne. The well plannedceremony went exactly as scheduled,and after a tour of the fine vessel shewas delivered to Odfjell Seachem.Captain Bae is familiar with Odfjell,having previously sailed on ships in theOdfjell Asia fleet.M/T Bow Architect of 30,058 DWT isa highly sophisticated ship with 28stainless steel tanks, and will enter theOdfjell Seachem global trade. EarlyAugust she discharged her first cargoin Europe, and the vessel is currently inSouth American waters.Vessel particulars:Name: Bow ArchitectGRT:18,405 MTDWT: 30,058.55 MTFlag: PanamaClassification: NKVisitors boarding during the naming ceremonyMaking the vessel ready for her virgin voyageSteaming out to seaODFJELL Quarterly October 2005 5