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MT ‘HIGH MARS’

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MT ‘HIGH MARS’ (51,528 DWT, Chemical & Products Tanker, Built 2008)

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was High Mars. Handy Tanker, Call Sign VRDX5, IMO Number 9366275. Built at STX Shipbuild., Double Hull, Hong Kong Flagged, Korean Classed, Length Overall of 183.00 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 173.90 m., Draught of 13.15 m., Beam of 32.20 m., 52.00 Tonnes per Centimetre Immersion, Gross Tonnage of 29,733, Moulded Depth of 19.10 m., Lightship air draft of 38.50 m., Keel to mast air draft of 46.20 m., Tonnage of 24,684 Panama Canal Net, 26,925 Suez Canal Net, 13,661 International Net, 9,876 Light Displacement and 50,714 Dwt (long). ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 6-cyl., Engine Model 6S50MC-C8.1 MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 15.20 kts, Horsepower of 12,800B at 127. 1 fixed pitch Propellor.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Diamond S Shipping LLC., website: diamondsshipping.com.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Cargo Capacity of 52,016 cu.m., Segregated Ballast Tanks, 12 Tanks, 12 Pumps with a total Capacity of 4,260 cu.m., Epoxy Tank Coating, IMO Class 3, 7 Cargo Separations, Marpol Certificate. 7 Cargo Separations, 7 Cargo Manifolds, Stern Discharge, Closed Loading System, Cargo connections have diameters of 12 inches, Manifold height above deck of 2.10 m., Distance from bow to centre manifold is 92.74 m., Maximum operating capacity of cargo pumps is 4,260 t/hr, S/Steel cargo lines, Crude Oil Washing. Ballast Capacity of 24,174 tonnes, Satellite Communications, Marpol Certificate, Solas Certificate, High Level Alarms, Automatic Ullaging, Inert Gas System, Vapour Return Ashore, Centre Line Bulkhead.

 

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Chemical & Petroleum Products Tanker MT ‘High Mars’ departing New York Harbor. karatzas.com

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Chemical & Petroleum Products Tanker MT ‘High Mars’ departing New York Harbor. Starboard stern and accommodation view detail. karatzas.com

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Chemical & Petroleum Products Tanker MT ‘High Mars’ departing New York Harbor. Starboard bow view detail. karatzas.com

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Chemical & Petroleum Products Tanker MT ‘High Mars’ departing New York Harbor. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. karatzas.com

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Chemical & Petroleum Products Tanker MT ‘High Mars’ departing New York Harbor. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. karatzas.com

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Chemical & Petroleum Products Tanker MT ‘High Mars’ departing New York Harbor. karatzas.com

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Chemical & Petroleum Products Tanker MT ‘High Mars’ departing New York Harbor. Hazy Manhattan skyline on hot summer evening. Starboard stern and accommodation view detail. karatzas.com

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Chemical & Petroleum Products Tanker MT ‘High Mars’ departing New York Harbor. Starboard bow view detail. karatzas.com

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Chemical & Petroleum Products Tanker MT ‘High Mars’ departing New York Harbor. Hazy Manhattan skyline on hot summer evening. karatzas.com

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Chemical & Petroleum Products Tanker MT ‘High Mars’ departing New York Harbor. Hazy Manhattan skyline on hot summer evening. karatzas.com

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Chemical & Petroleum Products Tanker MT ‘High Mars’ departing New York Harbor. karatzas.com

MT HIGH MARS 1 w HARMONY ACE

Chemical & Petroleum Products Tanker MT ‘High Mars’ departing New York Harbor; car carrier MV ‘Harmony Ace’ is inbound. karatzas.com

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MV ‘ATLANTIC CONCERT’

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MV ‘ATLANTIC CONCERT’ (Ex: Concert Express – 3,372 Lane m., Ro-Ro / Container, Built 1984)

IDENTIFICATION: Ex-name is Concert Express. Call Sign SKOZ, IMO Number 8214164.Built at Kockums M/V AB, Sweden Flagged, LR Classed, Ice Strengthened 1C Class, Length Overall of 291.92 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 276.12 m., Draught of 11.60 m., Beam of 32.39 m., Gross Tonnage of 57,255. Moulded Depth of 20.25 m., Keel to mast air draft of 49.00 m., Tonnage of 21,175 International Net and 50,832 Dwt (long).  Engine Description 2 S.A. 6-cyl., Engine Model 6L90GBE MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 18.00 kts at 69.00 tonnes per day, Horsepower of 27,459B at 100, Bunker Capacity of 2,673 tonnes. 1 Variable Pitch Propellor, 2 Bow Thruster(s).

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Atlantic Container Line (ACL); company website: http://www.aclcargo.com/.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Teu Capacities of 2,911 Teu and 364 Reefer, 5 Holds, 10 Hatches, Vehicle Capacity of 2,640 Cars, 208 Trailers, 3 Vehicle Decks, Lane Length of 3,372.00 m. and Width of 12.40 m., 1 Quarter Ramp(s) with a Length of 46.00 m., a width of 12.50 m. and a maximum load of 240 tonnes. Maximum hatch dimensions of 12.50 x 10.60 m., clear deck height of 6.80 m., 3 deck(s), ratio of dwt per TEU is 17.74236. SAFETY AND OTHER DETAILS: Satellite Communications, Crew complement of 13 people, Bridge Position Aft.

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Rare Con-Ro Vessel (combination of containership and Ro-Ro with quarter ramp) MV ‘Atlantic Concert’ arriving to New York Harbor. The vessel proudly flies the Swedish flag and homeported in Gothenburg. karatzas.com

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Rare Con-Ro Vessel (combination of containership and Ro-Ro with quarter ramp) MV ‘Atlantic Concert’ arriving to New York Harbor. The vessel proudly flies the Swedish flag and homeported in Gothenburg. karatzas.com

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Rare Con-Ro Vessel (combination of containership and Ro-Ro with quarter ramp) MV ‘Atlantic Concert’ arriving to New York Harbor. The vessel proudly flies the Swedish flag and homeported in Gothenburg. karatzas.com

MV ATLANTIC CONCERT 4 w: HOEGH KUNSAN

Rare Con-Ro Vessel (combination of containership and Ro-Ro with quarter ramp) MV ‘Atlantic Concert’ arriving to New York Harbor. The vessel proudly flies the Swedish flag and homeported in Gothenburg. passing anchored Car Carrier ‘Hoegh Kunsan’. karatzas.com

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Rare Con-Ro Vessel (combination of containership and Ro-Ro with quarter ramp) MV ‘Atlantic Concert’ arriving to New York Harbor. The vessel proudly flies the Swedish flag and homeported in Gothenburg. Portside bow view.  karatzas.com

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Rare Con-Ro Vessel (combination of containership and Ro-Ro with quarter ramp) MV ‘Atlantic Concert’ arriving to New York Harbor. The vessel proudly flies the Swedish flag and homeported in Gothenburg. karatzas.com

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Rare Con-Ro Vessel (combination of containership and Ro-Ro with quarter ramp) MV ‘Atlantic Concert’ arriving to New York Harbor. The vessel proudly flies the Swedish flag and homeported in Gothenburg. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.  karatzas.com

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Rare Con-Ro Vessel (combination of containership and Ro-Ro with quarter ramp) MV ‘Atlantic Concert’ arriving to New York Harbor. The vessel proudly flies the Swedish flag and homeported in Gothenburg. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. karatzas.com

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Rare Con-Ro Vessel (combination of containership and Ro-Ro with quarter ramp) MV ‘Atlantic Concert’ arriving to New York Harbor. The vessel proudly flies the Swedish flag and homeported in Gothenburg. Portside stern view. karatzas.com

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Rare Con-Ro Vessel (combination of containership and Ro-Ro with quarter ramp) MV ‘Atlantic Concert’ arriving to New York Harbor. The vessel proudly flies the Swedish flag and homeported in Gothenburg. Manhattan skyline in the background. karatzas.com

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Rare Con-Ro Vessel (combination of containership and Ro-Ro with quarter ramp) MV ‘Atlantic Concert’ arriving to New York Harbor. The vessel proudly flies the Swedish flag and homeported in Gothenburg. Passing the Statue of Liberty. karatzas.com

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Rare Con-Ro Vessel (combination of containership and Ro-Ro with quarter ramp) MV ‘Atlantic Concert’ arriving to New York Harbor. The vessel proudly flies the Swedish flag and homeported in Gothenburg. karatzas.com

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Access to this blog signifies the reader’s irrevocable acceptance of this disclaimer. No part of this blog can be reproduced by any means and under any circumstances, whatsoever, in whole or in part, without proper attribution or the consent of the copyright and trademark holders of this website.Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that information herewithin has been received from sources believed to be reliable and such information is believed to be accurate at the time of publishing, no warranties or assurances whatsoever are made in reference to accuracy or completeness of said information, and no liability whatsoever will be accepted for taking or failing to take any action upon any information contained in any part of this website.  Thank you for the consideration.

 

MV ‘APL CYPRINE’

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MV’ APL CYPRINE’ (5,020 TEU, Fully Cellular Containership, Built 1997)

IDENTIFICATION: Ex-name is NOL Cyprine. Launch Name was NOL Cyprine. Post-Panamax Containership, Call Sign S6JQ, IMO Number 9139725. Built at Samsung H.I., United States-Flagged, ABS Classed, Length Overall of 272.05 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 258.00 m., Draught of 13.50 m., Beam of 40.00 m., 89.20 Tonnes per Centimetre Immersion, Gross Tonnage of 65,475, Moulded Depth of 24.40 m., Tonnage of 28,825 International Net and 63,132 Dwt (long). Sulzer Engine, Speed of 24.50 kts at 135.00 tonnes per day, Horsepower of 66,120B at 102. Engine Description 2 S.A. 12-cyl., Engine Model 12RTA84C.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: APL Co. Pte. Ltd., website details: http://www.apl.com.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Teu Capacities of 5,020 Total, 4,386 Homogeneous and 700 Reefer, 16 Hatches, Ship is too large to transit the Panama Canal, Dwt to Teu ratio of 12.78, Maximum Teu of 2,544 in the Holds and 2,476 on Deck. Total Teu Capacity of 5,020, 16 Hatches.

 

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Post-Panamax Containership ‘APL Cyprine’ departing New York Harbor on summer evening. Summer Manhattan skyline, a bonus! karatzas.com

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Post-Panamax Containership ‘APL Cyprine’ departing New York Harbor on summer evening. Summer Manhattan skyline, a bonus! karatzas.com

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Post-Panamax Containership ‘APL Cyprine’ departing New York Harbor on summer evening. Summer Manhattan skyline, a bonus! karatzas.com

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Post-Panamax Containership ‘APL Cyprine’ departing New York Harbor on summer evening. Summer Manhattan skyline, a bonus! karatzas.com

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Post-Panamax Containership ‘APL Cyprine’ departing New York Harbor on summer evening. Starboard Bow vie detail.  karatzas.com

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Post-Panamax Containership ‘APL Cyprine’ departing New York Harbor on summer evening. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge! karatzas.com

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Post-Panamax Containership ‘APL Cyprine’ departing New York Harbor on summer evening.Under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge! karatzas.com

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Post-Panamax Containership ‘APL Cyprine’ departing New York Harbor on summer evening. Under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.  karatzas.com

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Post-Panamax Containership ‘APL Cyprine’ departing New York Harbor on summer evening. Under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge! karatzas.com

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Post-Panamax Containership ‘APL Cyprine’ departing New York Harbor on summer evening. Under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. karatzas.com

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Post-Panamax Containership ‘APL Cyprine’ departing New York Harbor on summer evening. Summer Manhattan skyline, a bonus! karatzas.com

MV APL CYPRINE 13

Post-Panamax Containership ‘APL Cyprine’ departing New York Harbor on summer evening. Summer Manhattan skyline, a bonus! karatzas.com

© 2013-2014 Basil M Karatzas & Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co.  All Rights Reserved.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS:  Vessel description is provided in good faith and is believed to be correct and accurate but no assurances, warranties or representations are made herewith. Vessel description is provided for entertainment  purposes only. We have no responsibility whatsoever for any errors / omissions in vessel description.

Access to this blog signifies the reader’s irrevocable acceptance of this disclaimer. No part of this blog can be reproduced by any means and under any circumstances, whatsoever, in whole or in part, without proper attribution or the consent of the copyright and trademark holders of this website.Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that information herewithin has been received from sources believed to be reliable and such information is believed to be accurate at the time of publishing, no warranties or assurances whatsoever are made in reference to accuracy or completeness of said information, and no liability whatsoever will be accepted for taking or failing to take any action upon any information contained in any part of this website.  Thank you for the consideration.

MV ‘HOEGH KUNSAN’

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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).

 

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

© 2013-2014 Basil M Karatzas & Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co.  All Rights Reserved.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS:  Vessel description is provided in good faith and is believed to be correct and accurate but no assurances, warranties or representations are made herewith. Vessel description is provided for entertainment  purposes only. We have no responsibility whatsoever for any errors / omissions in vessel description.

Access to this blog signifies the reader’s irrevocable acceptance of this disclaimer. No part of this blog can be reproduced by any means and under any circumstances, whatsoever, in whole or in part, without proper attribution or the consent of the copyright and trademark holders of this website.Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that information herewithin has been received from sources believed to be reliable and such information is believed to be accurate at the time of publishing, no warranties or assurances whatsoever are made in reference to accuracy or completeness of said information, and no liability whatsoever will be accepted for taking or failing to take any action upon any information contained in any part of this website.  Thank you for the consideration.