MV ‘FRANKFURT EXPRESS’

MV ‘FRANKFURT EXPRESS’ (8,749 TEU, Fully Cellular Containership, Built 2010)

IDENTIFICATION: Post-Panamax Containership, Call Sign DGZS2, IMO Number 9450442. Built at Hyundai H.I., Germany Flagged, GL Classed, Ice Strengthened E Class, Length Overall of 335.08 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 319.00 m., Draught of 14.61 m., Beam of 42.80 m., Gross Tonnage of 93,750, Moulded Depth of 24.80 m., Tonnage of 37,699 International Net and 102,351 Dwt (long). MAN B. & W. ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 10-cyl., Engine Model 10K98ME7.2, Engine, Speed of 24.50 kts at 250.00 tonnes per day, Horsepower of at 94. 1 Bow Thruster.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Hapag-Lloyd Container Line GmbH; Company website: http://www.hapag-lloyd.com.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Teu Capacities of 8,749 Total, 6,500 Homogeneous and 1,460 Reefer, Ship is too large to transit the Panama Canal, Dwt to Teu ratio of 11.89. Total Teu Capacity of 8,749. Crew complement of 23 people, 730 Reefer Plugs.


 

MV FRANKFURT EXPRESS 1

Post-panamax containership MV ‘Frankfurt Express’ (8,750-teu, 2010-built, owned by Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd) outbound New York Harbor.   karatzas.com

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Post-panamax containership MV ‘Frankfurt Express’ (8,750-teu, 2010-built, owned by Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd) outbound New York Harbor.   karatzas.com

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Post-panamax containership MV ‘Frankfurt Express’ (8,750-teu, 2010-built, owned by Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd) outbound New York Harbor.   karatzas.com

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Post-panamax containership MV ‘Frankfurt Express’ (8,750-teu, 2010-built, owned by Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd) outbound New York Harbor.   karatzas.com

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Post-panamax containership MV ‘Frankfurt Express’ (8,750-teu, 2010-built, owned by Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd) outbound New York Harbor. Downtown Manhattan skyline at summer sunset. karatzas.com

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Post-panamax containership MV ‘Frankfurt Express’ (8,750-teu, 2010-built, owned by Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd) outbound New York Harbor. Downtown Manhattan skyline at summer sunset. karatzas.com

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Post-panamax containership MV ‘Frankfurt Express’ (8,750-teu, 2010-built, owned by Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd) outbound New York Harbor.   karatzas.com

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Post-panamax containership MV ‘Frankfurt Express’ (8,750-teu, 2010-built, owned by Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd) outbound New York Harbor.  karatzas.com

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Post-panamax containership MV ‘Frankfurt Express’ (8,750-teu, 2010-built, owned by Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd) outbound New York Harbor. Verrazano-Narrows Bridge   karatzas.com

MV FRANKFURT EXPRESS 9A

Post-panamax containership MV ‘Frankfurt Express’ (8,750-teu, 2010-built, owned by Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd) outbound New York Harbor.   karatzas.com

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Post-panamax containership MV ‘Frankfurt Express’ (8,750-teu, 2010-built, owned by Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd) outbound New York Harbor. Verrazano-Narrows Bridge  karatzas.com

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Post-panamax containership MV ‘Frankfurt Express’ (8,750-teu, 2010-built, owned by Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd) outbound New York Harbor. Verrazano-Narrows Bridge karatzas.com


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MV ‘CARNIVAL SPLENDOR’ (Part II)

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; Company website: http://www.carnival.com, and MV ‘CARNIVAL SPLENDOR’ page at Carnival’s website.

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

Click here for a previous set of pictures of MV ‘CARNIVAL SPLENDOR’ departing New York; pictures were taken from a different angle (Battery Park, Manhattan) and some with view of the Statue of Liberty.


 

MV CARNIVAL SPLENDOR B 1

Cruiseship ‘Carnival Splendor’ departing New York on a rainy summer afternoon.     karatzas.com

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Cruiseship ‘Carnival Splendor’ departing New York on a rainy summer afternoon.   karatzas.com

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Cruiseship ‘Carnival Splendor’ departing New York on a rainy summer afternoon; hazy downtown Manhattan and World Trade Center in the background.   karatzas.com

MV CARNIVAL SPLENDOR B 4

Cruiseship ‘Carnival Splendor’ departing New York on a rainy summer afternoon; hazy downtown Manhattan and World Trade Center in the background.   karatzas.com

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Cruiseship ‘Carnival Splendor’ departing New York on a rainy summer afternoon; hazy downtown Manhattan and World Trade Center in the background.   karatzas.com

MV CARNIVAL SPLENDOR B 6

Cruiseship ‘Carnival Splendor’ departing New York on a rainy summer afternoon; hazy downtown Manhattan and World Trade Center in the background.   karatzas.com

MV CARNIVAL SPLENDOR B 7

Cruiseship ‘Carnival Splendor’ departing New York on a rainy summer afternoon; hazy downtown Manhattan and World Trade Center in the background.   karatzas.com

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Cruiseship ‘Carnival Splendor’ departing New York on a rainy summer afternoon; under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.   karatzas.com

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Cruiseship ‘Carnival Splendor’ departing New York on a rainy summer afternoon; under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.   karatzas.com

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Cruiseship ‘Carnival Splendor’ departing New York on a rainy summer afternoon; under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.   karatzas.com

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Cruiseship ‘Carnival Splendor’ departing New York on a rainy summer afternoon; crossing paths with car carrier MV ‘CYGNUS LEADER’ (inbound) and framed by the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. karatzas.com

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Cruiseship ‘Carnival Splendor’ departing New York on a rainy summer afternoon; Bon Voyage! karatzas.com


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MV ‘CYGNUS LEADER’

MV ‘CYGNUS LEADER’ (5,980 Cars, Pure Car Carrier, Built 2007)

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Cygnus Leader. Call Sign 3EKK5, IMO Number 9381249. Built at Imabari S.B., Panama Flagged, NKK Classed, Length Overall of 199.94 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 190.00 m., Draught of 10.01 m., Beam of 32.60 m., Gross Tonnage of 61,775, Moulded Depth of 15.00 m., Tonnage of 18,533 International Net and 19,849 Dwt (long). ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 8-cyl., Engine Model 8UEC60LSII Mitsubishi H.I. Engine, Speed of 22.00 kts, Horsepower of 20,823B at 104, Bunker Capacity of 3,637 tonnes. 1 Propellor.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Nippon Yusen Kaisha (N.Y.K. Line), website: http://www.nyk.com.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Vehicle Capacity of 5,980 Cars, 162 Trailers, 12 Vehicle Decks, 1 Quarter Ramp(s), 1 Side Ramp(s).


 

MV CYGNUS LEADER 1

Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’ arriving at New York Harbor on rainy summer afternoon. karatzas.com

MV CYGNUS LEADER 2

Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’ arriving at New York Harbor on rainy summer afternoon. Crossing paths with cruiseship MV ‘Carnival Splendor’ (outbound) under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.   karatzas.com

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Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’ arriving at New York Harbor on rainy summer afternoon. karatzas.com

MV CYGNUS LEADER 4

Bow of Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’.  karatzas.com

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Stern of Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’.   karatzas.com

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Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’ arriving at New York Harbor on rainy summer afternoon. Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.   karatzas.com

MV CYGNUS LEADER 7

Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’ arriving at New York Harbor on rainy summer afternoon. Yellow smoke from chimney: sulfur rich bunkers?   karatzas.com

MV CYGNUS LEADER 8

Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’ arriving at New York Harbor on rainy summer afternoon. Is this where the expression ‘smokes like a chimney’ came from?  karatzas.com

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Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’ arriving at New York Harbor on rainy summer afternoon. Is this where the expression ‘smokes like a chimney’ came from?   karatzas.com

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Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’ arriving at New York Harbor on rainy summer afternoon. karatzas.com

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Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’ arriving at New York Harbor on rainy summer afternoon. Manhattan skyline in the background.   karatzas.com

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Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’ arriving at New York Harbor on rainy summer afternoon. Manhattan skyline in the background.   karatzas.com

MV CYGNUS LEADER 13

Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’ arriving at New York Harbor on rainy summer afternoon. Manhattan skyline in the background.   karatzas.com

MV CYGNUS LEADER 14

Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’ arriving at New York Harbor on rainy summer afternoon. Manhattan skyline in the background.   karatzas.com


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MV ‘HERITAGE LEADER’

MV ‘HERITAGE LEADER’ (6,697 Cars, Pure Car Carrier Vessel, Built 2011)

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Heritage Leader. Call Sign C6YP2, IMO Number 9441556. Built at Hyundai Mipo, Bahamas Flagged, DNV Classed, Length Overall of 199.95 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 191.00 m., Draught of 10.00 m., Beam of 32.26 m., Gross Tonnage of 58,767, Moulded Depth of 35.00 m., Lightship air draft of 46.20 m., Tonnage of 19,980 International Net and 20,111 Dwt (long). ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 7-cyl., Engine Model 7S60MC-C7.2 MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 13.90 kts, Horsepower of 21,490B at 105. 1 Bow Thruster

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Ray Shipping, Israel, URL: raycarcarriers.com.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Vehicle Capacity of 6,697 Cars, 12 Vehicle Decks, 1 Quarter Ramp(s) with a maximum load of 150 tonnes, 1 Side Ramp(s). Crew complement of 24 people.


 

MV HERITAGE LEADER 1

Car Carrier Vessel MV ‘Heritage Leader’ (6,700-cars, built in 2011 at Hyundai Mipo) and operated by NYK Line  karatzas.com

MV HERITAGE LEADER 2

Car Carrier Vessel MV ‘Heritage Leader’ (6,700-cars, built in 2011 at Hyundai Mipo) and operated by NYK Line karatzas.com

MV HERITAGE LEADER 3

Car Carrier Vessel MV ‘Heritage Leader’ (6,700-cars, built in 2011 at Hyundai Mipo) and operated by NYK Line; Manhattan skyline as seen from Verrazano-Narrows Bridge  karatzas.com

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Car Carrier Vessel MV ‘Heritage Leader’ (6,700-cars, built in 2011 at Hyundai Mipo) and operated by NYK Line; Manhattan skyline as seen from Verrazano-Bridge (south)   karatzas.com

MV HERITAGE LEADER 5

Car Carrier Vessel MV ‘Heritage Leader’ (6,700-cars, built in 2011 at Hyundai Mipo) and operated by NYK Line; Empire State Building in the background  karatzas.com

MV HERITAGE LEADER 8

Car Carrier Vessel MV ‘Heritage Leader’ (6,700-cars, built in 2011 at Hyundai Mipo) and operated by NYK Line   karatzas.com

MV HERITAGE LEADER 9

Car Carrier Vessel MV ‘Heritage Leader’ (6,700-cars, built in 2011 at Hyundai Mipo) and operated by NYK Line  karatzas.com

MV HERITAGE LEADER 10

Car Carrier Vessel MV ‘Heritage Leader’ (6,700-cars, built in 2011 at Hyundai Mipo) and operated by NYK Line; passing under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge  karatzas.com

MV HERITAGE LEADER 11

Car Carrier Vessel MV ‘Heritage Leader’ (6,700-cars, built in 2011 at Hyundai Mipo) and operated by NYK Line; passing under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge  karatzas.com

MV HERITAGE LEADER 12

Car Carrier Vessel MV ‘Heritage Leader’ (6,700-cars, built in 2011 at Hyundai Mipo) and operated by NYK Line; passing under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge   karatzas.com

MV HERITAGE LEADER 13a

Car Carrier Vessel MV ‘Heritage Leader’ (6,700-cars, built in 2011 at Hyundai Mipo) and operated by NYK Line   karatzas.com


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