Overview
Furness Melbourne was the Panama-flagged geared bulk carrier involved in the 26 May 2012 collision with Riga II north of Bowen, Queensland.
Particulars
- Vessel type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag state: Panama [PA]
- IMO number: 9403061
- Call sign: 3ESV3
- Classification society: American Bureau of Shipping
- Builder: Tsuneishi Heavy Industries, Philippines
- Year built: 2008
- Owner: Drake Line, Panama
- Manager: Fukujin Kisen, Japan
- Gross tonnage: 32387
- Deadweight: 58729 tonnes
- LOA (m): 190.0
- Breadth (m): 32.2
- Main engine: MAN B&W 6S50MC-C
- Power (kW): 8400
- Crew size: 21