Images of Car Carrier Vessel MV ‘Guardian Leader’
(6,400 Cars Pure Car Carrier Built 2008)

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Guardian Leader. Call Sign C6WZ2, IMO Number 9388716. DIMENSIONS/TONNAGES: Moulded Depth of 19.98 m., Lightship air draft of 46.00 m., Tonnage of 21,037 International Net and 20,847 Dwt (long). Built at Stocznia Gdynia, Bahamas Flagged, DNV Classed, Ice Strengthened C Class, Length Overall of 199.98 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 187.91 m., Draught of 10.00 m., Beam of 32.26 m., Gross Tonnage of 57,692, ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 7-cyl., Engine Model 7S60MC-C7.1, MAN B. & W. 1 fixed pitch Propellor, 1 Bow Thruster(s) of 1400.00  Engine, Speed of 20.00 kts, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 21495, Bunker Capacity of 3,944 tonnes.
Company Details

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Ray Car Carriers Ltd (Ray Shipping); website: raycarcarriers.com.

CARGO HOLDING CAPACITY: Vehicle Capacity of 6,400 Cars, 13 Vehicle Decks, 1 Quarter Ramp(s) with a Width of 7.00 m. and a maximum load of 150 tonnes, 1 Side Ramp(s) with a Width of 5.00 m. and a maximum load of 22 tonnes.

MAIN ENGINE
1 x Diesel – MAN B. & W. 7S60MC-C7.1 2-stroke 7-cyl. 600mm x 2400mm bore/stroke – 15,820mkW total at 105rpm.

PROPULSION
1 x FP Propeller (Aft Centre) (mechanical), 105rpm.
1 x Pos, Tunnel Thruster (Fwd.) (electric) at 1,400ekW total AC.

OTHER ENGINE EQUIPMENT
1 x Screw Shaft.

LIFTING EQUIPMENT
No Cargo Gear.

Built in 2008 at Stocznia Gdynia (Poland), 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Guardian Leader’ inbound in Port of Hamburg, March 2015; Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Built in 2008 at Stocznia Gdynia (Poland), 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Guardian Leader’ inbound in Port of Hamburg, March 2015; Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Built in 2008 at Stocznia Gdynia (Poland), 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Guardian Leader’ inbound in Port of Hamburg, March 2015; Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Built in 2008 at Stocznia Gdynia (Poland), 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Guardian Leader’ inbound in Port of Hamburg, March 2015; Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Built in 2008 at Stocznia Gdynia (Poland), 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Guardian Leader’ inbound in Port of Hamburg, March 2015; Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Built in 2008 at Stocznia Gdynia (Poland), 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Guardian Leader’ inbound in Port of Hamburg, March 2015; Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Built in 2008 at Stocznia Gdynia (Poland), 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Guardian Leader’ inbound in Port of Hamburg, March 2015; Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Built in 2008 at Stocznia Gdynia (Poland), 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Guardian Leader’ inbound in Port of Hamburg, March 2015; Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Built in 2008 at Stocznia Gdynia (Poland), 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Guardian Leader’ inbound in Port of Hamburg, March 2015; Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Built in 2008 at Stocznia Gdynia (Poland), 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Guardian Leader’ inbound in Port of Hamburg, March 2015; Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Built in 2008 at Stocznia Gdynia (Poland), 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Guardian Leader’ inbound in Port of Hamburg, March 2015; Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Built in 2008 at Stocznia Gdynia (Poland), 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Guardian Leader’ inbound in Port of Hamburg, March 2015; Karatzas Photographie Maritime

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