Kaiwo Maru (1989)

History
Japan
NameKaiwo Maru (海王丸)
OwnerJapanese Government
OperatorAgency of Maritime Education and Training for Seafarer (海技教育機構)
Port of registry Japan
BuilderSumitomo Heavy Industries
Laid down8 July 1988
Launched7 March 1989
Completed12 September 1989
Identification
StatusOperational
Notes
General characteristics
Class & typeSail training vessel
Tonnage2,556 GT
Length
  • 110.09 m (361.2 ft) LOA
  • 89.00 m (291.99 ft) LOD
Beam13.80 m (45.3 ft)
Height55.50 m (182.1 ft)
Draught6.9 m (23 ft)
Depth10.70 m (35.1 ft)
Propulsion2 x Yanmar Z280-ST diesel engines
Sail plan
  • Four-masted Barque
  • Sail area: 2,760 square metres (29,700 sq ft)
Speed13 knots (24 km/h)
Range9,800 nautical miles (18,100 km) under power
Complement199
Notes

Kaiwo Maru (海王丸, Kaiō-Maru) is a Japanese four-masted training barque tall ship. She was built in 1989 to replace a 1930 ship of the same name. She is 110.09 m (361.2 ft) overall, with a beam of 13.80 m (45.3 ft) and a depth of 6.6 m (22 ft). She is assessed as 2,556 GT. Propulsion is by two Yanmar Z280-ST diesel engines and a total of 2,760 m2 (29,700 sq ft) of sails. The engines have a total power of 3,000 horsepower (2,200 kW) and can propel the ship at a maximum of 14.1 kn (26.1 km/h; 16.2 mph), with a normal service maximum of 13 kn (24 km/h; 15 mph). Kaiwo Maru has a range of 9,800 nmi (18,100 km; 11,300 mi) under power. The four masts are the fore mast, main mast, mizzen mast and jigger mast. The main mast is 43.50 m (142.7 ft).