Images of Chemical Tanker MT ‘BRIGIT MAERSK’
29,017 DWT Chemical & Oil Carrier Built 2006

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Brigit Maersk. Handy Tanker, Call Sign OVXK2, IMO Number 9340582. Built at Guangzhou SY Intl, Double Hull, Danish Int’l Register Flagged, LR Classed, Ice Strengthened 1C Class. DIMENSIONS/TONNAGES: Moulded Depth of 13.85 m., Lightship air draft of 35.00 m., Keel to mast air draft of 42.00 m., Tonnage of 16,497 Panama Canal Net, 16,804 Suez Canal Net, 8,009 International Net, 8,286 Light Displacement and 28,559 Dwt (long). Length Overall of 175.24 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 166.96 m., Draught of 9.50 m., Beam of 29.20 m., 45.20 Tonnes per Centimetre Immersion, Gross Tonnage of 19,758. ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 5-cyl., Engine Model 5S50MC6.1, MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 14.50 kts, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 9720, Bunker Capacity of 1,475 tonnes. 1 Propellor, Bow Thruster.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Maersk Tankers A/S, website: http://www.maersktankers.com.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Cargo Capacity of 30,919 cu.m., Segregated Ballast Tanks, 12 Tanks, 12 Pumps with a total Capacity of 4,620 cu.m., Epoxy Tank Coating, IMO Class 2, Heating Coils, Maximum heating capacity of 95 degrees Celsius, 6 Cargo Separations, Marpol Certificate. 12 Wing Tanks with a capacity of 30,919 cu.m., all of which are fitted with heating coils, 6 Cargo Manifolds, Stern Discharge, Closed Loading System, Cargo connections have diameters of 8 inches, Manifold height above deck of 1.90 m., Distance from bow to centre manifold is 88.52 m., 12 Centrifugal Pump(s), Maximum operating capacity of cargo pumps is 4,620 t/hr, S/Steel cargo lines, Crude Oil Washing. Ballast Capacity of 15,523 tonnes, Satellite Communications, Marpol Certificate, Solas Certificate, High Level Alarms, Automatic Ullaging, Inert Gas System, OPA 90 Design, OPA 90 Approved, Vapour Return Ashore, Centre Line Bulkhead.

MAIN ENGINE: 1 x Diesel – MAN B. & W. 5S50MC6.1 2-stroke 5-cyl. 500mm x 1910mm bore/stroke – 7,150mkW total at 127rpm.

OTHER POWER EQUIPMENT: No Shaft Generator.

PROPULSOR: 1 x FP Propeller (Aft Centre) (mechanical), 127rpm.

POS, PROPULSOR: 1 x Pos, Tunnel Thruster (Fwd.).

OTHER ENGINE EQUIPMENT: 1 x Screw Shaft.

LIFTING EQUIPMENT: No Cargo Gear.

Handy chemical tanker ‘Brigit Maersk’ built at GSI in 2006 downstream Hudson River with the Manhattan skyline in the background. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handy chemical tanker ‘Brigit Maersk’ built at GSI in 2006 downstream Hudson River with the Manhattan skyline in the background. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handy chemical tanker ‘Brigit Maersk’ built at GSI in 2006 downstream Hudson River with the Manhattan skyline in the background. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handy chemical tanker ‘Brigit Maersk’ built at GSI in 2006 downstream Hudson River with the Manhattan skyline in the background. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handy chemical tanker ‘Brigit Maersk’ built at GSI in 2006 downstream Hudson River with the Manhattan skyline in the background. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handy chemical tanker ‘Brigit Maersk’ built at GSI in 2006 downstream Hudson River with the Manhattan skyline in the background. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handy chemical tanker ‘Brigit Maersk’ built at GSI in 2006 downstream Hudson River with the Manhattan skyline in the background. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handy chemical tanker ‘Brigit Maersk’ built at GSI in 2006 downstream Hudson River with the Manhattan skyline in the background. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handy chemical tanker ‘Brigit Maersk’ built at GSI in 2006 downstream Hudson River with the Manhattan skyline in the background. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handy chemical tanker ‘Brigit Maersk’ built at GSI in 2006 downstream Hudson River with the Manhattan skyline in the background. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handy chemical tanker ‘Brigit Maersk’ built at GSI in 2006 downstream Hudson River with the Manhattan skyline in the background. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handy chemical tanker ‘Brigit Maersk’ built at GSI in 2006 downstream Hudson River with the Manhattan skyline in the background. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

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