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MV ‘SINGAPORE BRIDGE’

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Images of Containership MV ‘SINGAPORE BRIDGE’ (Ex: SC Rotterdam)
4,253 TEU, Fully Cellular Container, Built 2002

IDENTIFICATION: Ex-names are SC Rotterdam, CSCL Rotterdam. Launch Name was CSCL Rotterdam. Panamax Containership, Call Sign V7KF4, IMO Number 9224348. Built at Samsung H.I., Marshall Islands Flagged, Korean Classed, Length Overall of 259.80 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 244.80 m., Draught of 12.60 m., Beam of 32.25 m., Gross Tonnage of 39,941, Moulded Depth of 19.30 m., Tonnage of 24,458 International Net and 50,148 Dwt (long). Engine Description 2 S.A. 8-cyl., Engine Model 8K90MC-C6.1 MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 24.50 kts at 133.00 tonnes per day, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 49704. 1 Propellor, 1 Bow Thruster(s)

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: KG Allgemeine Leasing Gmbh & Co (KGAL); company details: http://www.kgal.de.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Teu Capacities of 4,253 Total, 2,805 Homogeneous and 800 Reefer, 7 Holds, 14 Hatches, Dwt to Teu ratio of 11.98, Maximum Teu of 1,584 in the Holds. Total Teu Capacity of 4,253, 7 Holds, 14 Hatches.

 

MV SINAGPORE BRIDGE 1

Gearless, sub-panamax containership ‘Singapore Bridge’ (4,200-teu, built in 2002 at Samsung Heavy) departing New York Harbor; passing Statue of Liberty. http://www.karatzas.com

MV SINAGPORE BRIDGE 2

Gearless, sub-panamax containership ‘Singapore Bridge’ (4,200-teu, built in 2002 at Samsung Heavy) departing New York Harbor; passing Statue of Liberty. http://www.karatzas.com

MV SINAGPORE BRIDGE 3

Gearless, sub-panamax containership ‘Singapore Bridge’ (4,200-teu, built in 2002 at Samsung Heavy) departing New York Harbor; passing Statue of Liberty. http://www.karatzas.com

MV SINAGPORE BRIDGE 4

Gearless, sub-panamax containership ‘Singapore Bridge’ (4,200-teu, built in 2002 at Samsung Heavy) departing New York Harbor; World Trade Center in the background.  http://www.karatzas.com

MV SINAGPORE BRIDGE 5

Gearless, sub-panamax containership ‘Singapore Bridge’ (4,200-teu, built in 2002 at Samsung Heavy) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV SINAGPORE BRIDGE 6

Gearless, sub-panamax containership ‘Singapore Bridge’ (4,200-teu, built in 2002 at Samsung Heavy) departing New York Harbor. Starboard bow view detail. http://www.karatzas.com

MV SINAGPORE BRIDGE 7

Gearless, sub-panamax containership ‘Singapore Bridge’ (4,200-teu, built in 2002 at Samsung Heavy) departing New York Harbor. Starboard stern view. http://www.karatzas.com

MV SINAGPORE BRIDGE 8

Gearless, sub-panamax containership ‘Singapore Bridge’ (4,200-teu, built in 2002 at Samsung Heavy) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV SINAGPORE BRIDGE 9

Gearless, sub-panamax containership ‘Singapore Bridge’ (4,200-teu, built in 2002 at Samsung Heavy) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV SINAGPORE BRIDGE 10

Gearless, sub-panamax containership ‘Singapore Bridge’ (4,200-teu, built in 2002 at Samsung Heavy) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV SINAGPORE BRIDGE 11

Gearless, sub-panamax containership ‘Singapore Bridge’ (4,200-teu, built in 2002 at Samsung Heavy) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV SINAGPORE BRIDGE 12

Gearless, sub-panamax containership ‘Singapore Bridge’ (4,200-teu, built in 2002 at Samsung Heavy) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

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MV ‘STAR EPSILON’

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Images of Supramax Bulker MV ‘STAR EPSILON’ (Ex: G Duckling) 
52,434 DWT, Bulk Carrier, Built 2001

IDENTIFICATION: Ex-names are G Duckling, Yasa Emirhan. Handymax Bulker, Call Sign V7NZ7, IMO Number 9216822. Built at Tsuneishi Zosen, Marshall Islands Flagged, RINA Classed, Length Overall of 189.99 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 182.00 m., Draught of 12.02 m., Beam of 32.26 m., 55.50 Tonnes per Centimetre Immersion, Gross Tonnage of 30,303,Moulded Depth of 17.00 m., Keel to mast air draft of 46.08 m., Tonnage of 24,945 Panama Canal Net, 28,228 Suez Canal Net, 17,734 International Net and 51,606 Dwt (long). Engine Description 2 S.A. 6-cyl., Engine Model 6S50MC Mk4, MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 14.50 kts at 28.70 tonnes per day, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 10600, Bunker Capacity of 2,408 tonnes. 1 fixed pitch Propellor

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Star Bulk Carriers Corp.; company website: http://www.starbulk.com.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Grain Capacity of 67,756 cu.m., Fore & aft hatches, Hydraulically operated, 5 Holds, 5 Hatches, Strengthened for Heavy Cargo, 4 Crane(s) with a safe working load of 30 tonnes. Bale Capacity of 65,540 cu.m., Grab Fitted, Hatch Dimensions are 4 @ 21.25 x 18.40 m.

 

MV STAR EPSILON 1

Supramax Bulker ‘Star Epsilon’ (52,000 dwt, built at Tsuneishi Zosen in 2001) upstream Hudson River, New York; passing Statue of Liberty http://www.karatzas.com

MV STAR EPSILON 2

Supramax Bulker ‘Star Epsilon’ (52,000 dwt, built at Tsuneishi Zosen in 2001) upstream Hudson River, New York; passing Statue of Liberty http://www.karatzas.com

MV STAR EPSILON 3

Supramax Bulker ‘Star Epsilon’ (52,000 dwt, built at Tsuneishi Zosen in 2001) upstream Hudson River, New York; passing Statue of Liberty http://www.karatzas.com

MV STAR EPSILON 4

Supramax Bulker ‘Star Epsilon’ (52,000 dwt, built at Tsuneishi Zosen in 2001) upstream Hudson River, New York. http://www.karatzas.com

MV STAR EPSILON 5

Supramax Bulker ‘Star Epsilon’ (52,000 dwt, built at Tsuneishi Zosen in 2001) upstream Hudson River, New York. http://www.karatzas.com

MV STAR EPSILON 6

Supramax Bulker ‘Star Epsilon’ (52,000 dwt, built at Tsuneishi Zosen in 2001) upstream Hudson River, New York. http://www.karatzas.com

MV STAR EPSILON 7

Supramax Bulker ‘Star Epsilon’ (52,000 dwt, built at Tsuneishi Zosen in 2001) upstream Hudson River, New York. http://www.karatzas.com

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Supramax Bulker ‘Star Epsilon’ (52,000 dwt, built at Tsuneishi Zosen in 2001) upstream Hudson River, New York. Starboard bow view detail. http://www.karatzas.com

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Supramax Bulker ‘Star Epsilon’ (52,000 dwt, built at Tsuneishi Zosen in 2001) upstream Hudson River, New York. Starboard stern view detail. http://www.karatzas.com

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Supramax Bulker ‘Star Epsilon’ (52,000 dwt, built at Tsuneishi Zosen in 2001) upstream Hudson River, New York. http://www.karatzas.com

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Supramax Bulker ‘Star Epsilon’ (52,000 dwt, built at Tsuneishi Zosen in 2001) upstream Hudson River, New York. http://www.karatzas.com

MV STAR EPSILON 12

Supramax Bulker ‘Star Epsilon’ (52,000 dwt, built at Tsuneishi Zosen in 2001) upstream Hudson River, New York. http://www.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.

MT ‘VALLE BIANCA’

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Images of Chemical and Products Tanker MT ‘VALLE BIANCA’                                         (50,350 DWT, SPP Shipbuilding, Built 2007, IMO II/III Tanker)

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Valle Bianca. Handy Tanker, Call Sign ICEF, IMO Number 9387580.Built at SPP Shipbuilding, Double Hull, Italy Flagged, BV, RINA Classed, Length Overall of 184.00 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 174.00 m., Draught of 13.02 m., Beam of 32.20 m., 50.00 Tonnes per Centimetre Immersion, Gross Tonnage of 29,996, Moulded Depth of 19.20 m., Lightship air draft of 39.06 m., Keel to mast air draft of 46.40 m., Tonnage of 24,900 Panama Canal Net, 32,050 Suez Canal Net, 13,240 International Net, 10,300 Light Displacement and 49,555 Dwt (long). ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 7-cyl., Engine Model 7RTA48T-B, 1 Variable pitch Propellor. Wartsila Engine, Speed of 13.50 kts at 30.00 tonnes per day, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 12887, Bunker Capacity of 1,503 tonnes.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Navigazione Montanari SpA; company website: http://www.navmont.com.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Cargo Capacity of 53,183 cu.m., Segregated Ballast Tanks, 14 Tanks, 12 Pumps with a total Capacity of 7,200 cu.m., Epoxy Tank Coating, IMO Class 2, Heat Exchangers, Maximum heating capacity of 66 degrees celsius, 7 Cargo Separations, Marpol Certificate. 7 Cargo Separations, 7 Cargo Manifolds, Stern Discharge, Closed Loading System, Cargo connections have diameters of 16, 12, 10 and 8 inches, Manifold height above deck of 2.10 m., Distance from bow to centre manifold is 89.70 m., 12 Deepwell Pump(s), Maximum operating capacity of cargo pumps is 7,200 t/hr, S/Steel SUS316 cargo lines, Crude Oil Washing. Satellite Communications, Marpol Certificate, Solas Certificate, High Level Alarms, Automatic Ullaging, Inert Gas System, Vapour Return Ashore, Centre Line Bulkhead.

 

MT VALLE BIANCA 1

Chemical / Products Tanker ‘Valle Bianca’ (50,000 dwt, SPP, 2009, IMO II/III) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MT VALLE BIANCA 2

Chemical / Products Tanker ‘Valle Bianca’ (50,000 dwt, built at SPP in 2009, IMO II/III) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MT VALLE BIANCA 3

Chemical / Products Tanker ‘Valle Bianca’ (50,000 dwt, built at SPP in 2009, IMO II/III) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MT VALLE BIANCA 4

Chemical / Products Tanker ‘Valle Bianca’ (50,000 dwt, built at SPP in 2009, IMO II/III) departing New York Harbor. Downtown Manhattan skyline in the background. http://www.karatzas.com

MT VALLE BIANCA 5

Chemical / Products Tanker ‘Valle Bianca’ (50,000 dwt, built at SPP in 2009, IMO II/III) departing New York Harbor. Manhattan skyline in the background. http://www.karatzas.com

MT VALLE BIANCA 6

Chemical / Products Tanker ‘Valle Bianca’ (50,000 dwt, built at SPP in 2009, IMO II/III) departing New York Harbor. Starboard bow view detail. http://www.karatzas.com

MT VALLE BIANCA 7

Chemical / Products Tanker ‘Valle Bianca’ (50,000 dwt, built at SPP in 2009, IMO II/III) departing New York Harbor. Starboard stern and accommodation view detail. http://www.karatzas.com

MT VALLE BIANCA 9

Chemical / Products Tanker ‘Valle Bianca’ (50,000 dwt, built at SPP in 2009, IMO II/III) departing New York Harbor. Passing under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.  www.karatzas.com

MT VALLE BIANCA 8

Chemical / Products Tanker ‘Valle Bianca’ (50,000 dwt, built at SPP in 2009, IMO II/III) departing New York Harbor. Passing under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. http://www.karatzas.com

MT VALLE BIANCA 10

Chemical / Products Tanker ‘Valle Bianca’ (50,000 dwt, built at SPP in 2009, IMO II/III) departing New York Harbor. Passing under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. http://www.karatzas.com

MT VALLE BIANCA 11

Chemical / Products Tanker ‘Valle Bianca’ (50,000 dwt, built at SPP in 2009, IMO II/III) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MT VALLE BIANCA 12

Chemical / Products Tanker ‘Valle Bianca’ (50,000 dwt, built at SPP in 2009, IMO II/III) departing New York Harbor. http://www.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 ‘CRYSTAL SERENITY’

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CRUISESHIP MV ‘CRYSTAL SERENITY’ FACT SHEET                                         (Source: Crystal Cruises website)

 

BUILDER: Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique — Saint-Nazaire, France

ENTERED SERVICE:		 July 7, 2003

COST:		 $350 million

MAJOR REDESIGNS:		 2013, 2011, 2008

GUEST CAPACITY:		 1,070

SPACE RATIO:		 64.4 (one of the highest of any luxury line)

GUEST TO CREW RATIO:		 1.65:1

DECKS		 13

STATEROOMS:		 535

% OF VERANDAH STATEROOMS:		 85%

SHIP’S REGISTRY:		 Bahamian

CREW SIZE:		 655

CREW NATIONALITY:		 Norwegian Captain; International crew and officers including European trained hotel and dining staff

General Specifications:

¨       68,870 gross registered tons (approx.)                                                                   ¨       820 ft. length (250 m)                                                                                                 ¨       105.6 ft. width (32.2 m)                                                                                               ¨       24.9 ft. draft (8.0 m)                                                                                                   ¨       21.0 knots cruising speed                                                                                         ¨       22.0 knots maximum speed                                                                                       ¨       Fin type roll stabilizers                                                                                               ¨       Two transverse controllable pitch bow thrusters                                                         ¨       Powered by environmentally-friendly diesel engines and a podded propulsion system to enable greater maneuverability.

Designers:

¨       Robert Tillberg AB (lead)–Viken, Sweden                                                                 ¨       Nix Firestone Associates–Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, California                       ¨       Garroni Designers Company–Genoa, Italy                                                                 ¨       Okada & Associates–Tokyo, Japan                                                                         ¨       Stephen John Design—London, UK                                                                             ¨       II BY IV DESIGN–Toronto, Ontario, Canada                                                               ¨       Adfecto—London, UK                                                                                                 ¨       DPA Lighting Consultants–London, UK                                                                       ¨       Brennan Beer Gorman Monk / Interiors (BBGM)–New York, NY and Washington, DC

Decks and Staterooms:

Nine guest decks with 535 staterooms on five decks including:

¨       Four Crystal Penthouses with verandah – Category CP (1,345 sq. ft.)                       ¨       33 Penthouse Suites with verandah – Category PS (538 sq. ft.)                                 ¨       72 Penthouses with verandah – Category PH (403 sq. ft.)                                           ¨       70 PURE® hypoallergenic staterooms – P Categories (269 sq. ft.)                                 ¨       286 Outside Deluxe Staterooms with verandah – A & B Categories (269 sq. ft.)         ¨       70 Outside Deluxe Staterooms – C Categories (226 sq. ft.)                                       ¨       Eight staterooms with specially designed, wheelchair-accessible accommodations include two Penthouses, two staterooms with verandahs and four staterooms with large picture windows                                                                                                               ¨       46 connecting staterooms, and 178 staterooms with a third berth, for families

 

MV CRYSTAL SERENITY 1

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) gliding downstream Hudson River (new York) on autumn evening. http://www.karatzas.com

MV CRYSTAL SERENITY 2

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) gliding downstream Hudson River (new York) on autumn evening. http://www.karatzas.com

MV CRYSTAL SERENITY 3

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) gliding downstream Hudson River (new York) on autumn evening. http://www.karatzas.com

MV CRYSTAL SERENITY 4

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) gliding downstream Hudson River (new York) on autumn evening. Portside bow view detail. http://www.karatzas.com

MV CRYSTAL SERENITY 5

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) gliding downstream Hudson River (new York) on autumn evening. Portside stern view detail. http://www.karatzas.com

MV CRYSTAL SERENITY 6

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) gliding downstream Hudson River (new York) on autumn evening. http://www.karatzas.com

MV CRYSTAL SERENITY 7

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) gliding downstream Hudson River (new York) on autumn evening. House colors! http://www.karatzas.com

MV CRYSTAL SERENITY 8

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) gliding downstream Hudson River (new York) on autumn evening. http://www.karatzas.com

MV CRYSTAL SERENITY 9

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) passing Statue of LIberty on autumn evening. http://www.karatzas.com

MV CRYSTAL SERENITY 10

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) passing Statue of LIberty on autumn evening. http://www.karatzas.com

MV CRYSTAL SERENITY 11

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) passing Statue of LIberty on autumn evening. http://www.karatzas.com

MV CRYSTAL SERENITY 12

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) departing New York Harbor on autumn evening. Bon Voyage! http://www.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.