MV ‘HOEGH KUNSAN’ (Ex: Maersk Taiyo – 4,310 CEU, Pure Car Carrier, Built 1996)

IDENTIFICATION: Ex-name is Maersk Taiyo. Launch Name was Maersk Taiyo. Call Sign 9VJO, IMO Number 9088237. Built at Hashihama Zosen, Singapore Flagged, LR Classed, Length Overall of 179.48 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 170.00 m., Draught of 8.70 m., Beam of 32.20 m., 44.30 Tonnes per Centimetre Immersion, Gross Tonnage of 44,219, Moulded Depth of 14.65 m., Tonnage of 13,265 International Net and 13,560 Dwt (long). Engine Description 2 S.A. 7-cyl., Engine Model 7S60MC6 MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 19.90 kts at 47.00 tonnes per day, Horsepower of 19,460B at 105, Bunker Capacity of 2,794 tonnes. 1 Propellor, 1 Bow Thruster(s).

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Hoegh Autoliners AS; company website: http://www.hoegh.com.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Vehicle Capacity of 4,310 Cars, 10 Vehicle Decks, 1 Stern Ramp(s) with a Length of 12.50 m., a width of 5.20 m. and a maximum load of 80 tonnes, 2 Side Ramp(s). 10 deck(s).

Car Carrier ‘Hoegh Kunsan’ arriving at New York Harbor (4,300-ceu, built at Hashihama Zosen in 1996).   karatzas.com

Car Carrier ‘Hoegh Kunsan’ arriving at New York Harbor and seemingly enjoying the sunset on a summer August evening! (4,300-ceu, built at Hashihama Zosen in 1996).   karatzas.com

Car Carrier ‘Hoegh Kunsan’ arriving at New York Harbor (4,300-ceu, built at Hashihama Zosen in 1996) ACL’s Containership / Ro-Ro MV ‘ Atlantic Concert’ inbound.  karatzas.com

Car Carrier ‘Hoegh Kunsan’ arriving at New York Harbor (4,300-ceu, built at Hashihama Zosen in 1996).  karatzas.com

Car Carrier ‘Hoegh Kunsan’ arriving at New York Harbor (4,300-ceu, built at Hashihama Zosen in 1996) MOL’s Car Carrier ‘NEW NADA’ inbound. karatzas.com

Car Carrier ‘Hoegh Kunsan’ at anchor in New York Harbor (4,300-ceu, built at Hashihama Zosen in 1996).   karatzas.com

Car Carrier ‘Hoegh Kunsan’ arriving at New York Harbor (4,300-ceu, built at Hashihama Zosen in 1996). MOL’s Car Carrier ‘Orchid Ace’ inbound. karatzas.com

Car Carrier ‘Hoegh Kunsan’ at anchor in New York Harbor (4,300-ceu, built at Hashihama Zosen in 1996).  karatzas.com

Car Carrier ‘Hoegh Kunsan’ proudly arriving at New York Harbor (4,300-ceu, built at Hashihama Zosen in 1996).  karatzas.com

Car Carrier ‘Hoegh Kunsan’ dropping anchor in New York Harbor (4,300-ceu, built at Hashihama Zosen in 1996).  karatzas.com

Car Carrier ‘Hoegh Kunsan’ dropping anchor at New York Harbor (4,300-ceu, built at Hashihama Zosen in 1996).  karatzas.com

Car Carrier ‘Hoegh Kunsan’ arriving at New York Harbor (4,300-ceu, built at Hashihama Zosen in 1996).  karatzas.com

Car Carrier ‘Hoegh Kunsan’ arriving at New York Harbor (4,300-ceu, built at Hashihama Zosen in 1996).  karatzas.com

Car Carrier ‘Hoegh Kunsan’ arriving at New York Harbor (4,300-ceu, built at Hashihama Zosen in 1996).  karatzas.com

Car Carrier ‘Hoegh Kunsan’ arriving at New York Harbor (4,300-ceu, built at Hashihama Zosen in 1996).   karatzas.com

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