M/Y ‘RASSELAS’

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co.

Motor Yacht ‘RASSELAS’

M/Y ‘Rasselas’ is a 62m motor yacht, custom built in 2005 by Feadship in Aalsmeer (Netherlands). This classic superyacht can trace her ancestry to a number of iconic boats such as Paraffin and Gallant Lady, as well as her earlier namesake, also built for the same American owner. The vessel’s sophisticated exterior design and engineering are the work of De Voogt Naval Architects. Her designers, De Voogt, placed special emphasis on creating an extraordinary top deck and outer areas for the yacht. With a classic mahogany interior she is one of the last major yachts with an interior made from this tropical wood.
Rasselas yacht has a steel hull with a aluminum superstructure with a beam of 10.70m (35’1″ft) and a 3.50m (11’5″ft) draft .

Performance + Capabilities: MY ‘Rasselas’ has a cruising speed of 13.00 knots, max speed of 16.00 knots and a range of 5000.00 nm. from her 138,000.00l. fuel tanks. A powerful propulsion package of twin 2,000hp Caterpillar engines gives her a cruising speed of 14 knots and she tops out at 16 knots.

Accommodations: M/Y ‘Rasselas’ offers accommodation for up to 14 guests in 6 suits comprising 1 owner cabin, 3 double cabins, 2 twin cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 19 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

M/Y ‘Rasselas’ was sold in June 2014 when she was in the market with an asking price $57.5 million; she’s to renamed M/Y ‘Positive Carry’ by her new owner, who intends to cruise her around the world. Both seller and buyer were US-based entrepreneurs.

The images of M/Y “Rasselas’ were taken at North Cove in Lower Manhattan, in late July 2014. North Cove is within a minute’s stroll from the offices of Karatzas Marine Advisors at One World Financial Center, which building can be seen in the background in a couple of the pictures posted herewith.

OVERVIEW
Name:	Rasselas
Type:	Motor Yacht
Model:	Custom
Sub Type:
Builder:	Feadship
Naval Architect:	De Voogt Naval Architects
Exterior Designers:	De Voogt Naval Architects
Interior Designer:
Year:	2005
Flag:	Cayman Islands
MCA:
Class:	LR
Hull NB:	670
Hull Colour:	–

DIMENSIONS
Length Overall:	62.00m (203’4″ft)
Length at Waterline:	–
Beam:	10.70m (35’1″ft)
Draft (min):	–
Draft (max):	3.50m (11’5″ft)
Gross Tonnage:	1011 tonnes

ACCOMMODATIONS
Guests:	14
Cabins Total:	6
Cabins:	1 Master / 3 Double / 2 Twin /
Crew:	19

CONSTRUCTION
Hull Configuration:	Displacement
Hull Material:	Steel
Superstructure:	Aluminium
Deck Material:	Teak
Decks NB:	–

ENGINE(s)
Quantity:	2
Fuel Type:	Diesel
Manufacturer:	Caterpillar
Model:	–
Power:	2000hp / 1491kW
Total Power:	4000hp / 2982kW
Propulsion:	–

PERFORMANCE & CAPABILITIES
Max Speed:	16.00 kts
Cruising Speed:	13.00 kts
Range:	5000.00 miles at 14 kts
Fuel Capacity:	138,000.00 L / 30,355.72 USG
Water Capacity:	31,000.00 L / 6,819.04 USG

Equipment
Generator:
Stabilizers:	–
Thrusters:	–
Amenities:	–

Superyacht ‘Rasselas’ (to be renamed ‘Positive Carry’) docked at North Cove in Lower Manhattan in July 2014.

Stylish and classic superyacht ‘Rasselas’ (to be renamed ‘Positive Carry’) docked at North Cove in Lower Manhattan in July 2014.

Stylish and classic superyacht ‘Rasselas’ (to be renamed ‘Positive Carry’) docked at North Cove in Lower Manhattan in July 2014.

Stylish and classic superyacht ‘Rasselas’ (to be renamed ‘Positive Carry’) docked at North Cove in Lower Manhattan in July 2014.

Stylish and classic superyacht ‘Rasselas’ (to be renamed ‘Positive Carry’) docked at North Cove in Lower Manhattan in July 2014. One World Financial Center in background (glass building with green top)

Stylish and classic superyacht ‘Rasselas’ (to be renamed ‘Positive Carry’) docked at North Cove in Lower Manhattan in July 2014.

Stylish and classic superyacht ‘Rasselas’ (to be renamed ‘Positive Carry’) docked at North Cove in Lower Manhattan in July 2014.

Stylish and classic superyacht ‘Rasselas’ (to be renamed ‘Positive Carry’) docked at North Cove in Lower Manhattan in July 2014.

Beautiful lines! Stylish and classic superyacht ‘Rasselas’ (to be renamed ‘Positive Carry’) docked at North Cove in Lower Manhattan in July 2014.

Stylish and classic superyacht ‘Rasselas’ (to be renamed ‘Positive Carry’) docked at North Cove in Lower Manhattan in July 2014.

Stylish and classic superyacht ‘Rasselas’ (to be renamed ‘Positive Carry’) docked at North Cove in Lower Manhattan in July 2014.

Stylish and classic superyacht ‘Rasselas’ (to be renamed ‘Positive Carry’) docked at North Cove in Lower Manhattan in July 2014. Hudson River traffic in the background!

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MV ‘CARNIVAL SPLENDOR’

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co.

MV ‘CARNIVAL SPLENDOR’ (Cruiseship, 3,006 Berths, Built 2008)

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Carnival Splendor. Call Sign 3EUS, IMO Number 9333163. Built at Fincantieri Sestri, Panama Flagged, LR Classed, Length Overall of 289.75 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 247.70 m., Draught of 8.20 m., Beam of 35.54 m., Gross Tonnage of 113,323, Moulded Depth of 11.20 m., Tonnage of 11,656 Dwt (long). Engine Description 4 S.A. 12-cyl., Engine Model 12V46, Wartsila Engine, Speed of 21.00 kts, Horsepower of 86,161B at 500. 2 Propellors.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Carnival Cruise Lines, URL: http://www.carnival.com.

CAPACITY: Total number of Passengers 3,784, 1503 Passenger Cabins, 3006 Passenger Berths, 13 Passenger Decks, 1180 Crew.

Cruiseship MV ‘CARNIVAL SPLENDOR’ departing from Manhattan Cruise Terminal in late July 2014; (3,000 berths built at Fincantieri in Italy in 2008)

Cruiseship MV ‘CARNIVAL SPLENDOR’ departing from Manhattan Cruise Terminal in late July 2014; (3,000 berths built at Fincantieri in Italy in 2008)

Cruiseship MV ‘CARNIVAL SPLENDOR’ departing from Manhattan Cruise Terminal in late July 2014; (3,000 berths built at Fincantieri in Italy in 2008)

Cruiseship MV ‘CARNIVAL SPLENDOR’ departing from Manhattan Cruise Terminal in late July 2014; (3,000 berths built at Fincantieri in Italy in 2008)

Cruiseship MV ‘CARNIVAL SPLENDOR’ departing from Manhattan Cruise Terminal in late July 2014; (3,000 berths built at Fincantieri in Italy in 2008)

Cruiseship MV ‘CARNIVAL SPLENDOR’ departing from Manhattan Cruise Terminal in late July 2014; (3,000 berths built at Fincantieri in Italy in 2008)

Cruiseship MV ‘CARNIVAL SPLENDOR’ departing from Manhattan Cruise Terminal in late July 2014; (3,000 berths built at Fincantieri in Italy in 2008)

Cruiseship MV ‘CARNIVAL SPLENDOR’ departing from Manhattan Cruise Terminal in late July 2014; (3,000 berths built at Fincantieri in Italy in 2008) Passing the Statue of Liberty!

Cruiseship MV ‘CARNIVAL SPLENDOR’ departing from Manhattan Cruise Terminal in late July 2014; (3,000 berths built at Fincantieri in Italy in 2008) Passing the Statue of Liberty!

Cruiseship MV ‘CARNIVAL SPLENDOR’ departing from Manhattan Cruise Terminal in late July 2014; (3,000 berths built at Fincantieri in Italy in 2008) Passing the Statue of Liberty!

Cruiseship MV ‘CARNIVAL SPLENDOR’ departing from Manhattan Cruise Terminal in late July 2014; (3,000 berths built at Fincantieri in Italy in 2008)

Cruiseship MV ‘CARNIVAL SPLENDOR’ departing from Manhattan Cruise Terminal in late July 2014; (3,000 berths built at Fincantieri in Italy in 2008) Passing the Statue of Liberty!

MV ‘GRANDE BUENOS AIRES’

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co.

MV ‘GRANDE BUENOS AIRES’ (2,500 Lane m., Ro-Ro/Container, Built 2004)

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Grande Buenos Aires. Call Sign IBNA, IMO Number 9253210.Built at Fincantieri, Italy Flagged, RINA Classed, Moulded Depth of 25.92 m., Tonnage of 17,000 International Net and 25,756 Dwt (long). Length Overall of 214.00 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 195.00 m., Draught of 9.40 m., Beam of 32.25 m., Gross Tonnage of 56,738, Engine Description 2 S.A. 8-cyl., Engine Model 8RTA62U-B Sulzer Engine, Speed of 19.00 kts, Horsepower of 24,842B at 115. 1 Bow Thruster

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Grimaldi Group, URL: www.grimaldi.napoli.it

CARGO CAPACITY DETAILS: Total Teu capacity of 1,321, Vehicle Capacity of 3,515 Cars, 5 Vehicle Decks, Lane Length of 2,500.00 m., 2 Crane(s) with a safe working load of 40 tonnes, 1 Ramp(s) with a maximum load of 150 tonnes.