Images of Car Carrier MV ‘Hoegh Inchon’ (Ex: Maersk Tide)
4,347 Cars Pure Car Carrier Built 1997

IDENTIFICATION: Ex-name is Maersk Tide. Launch Name was Maersk Tide. Call Sign 9VEC, IMO Number 9088249. Built at Hashihama Zosen, Singapore Flagged, LR Classed, Moulded Depth of 14.65 m., Tonnage of 13,265 International Net and 12,293 Dwt (long). Length Overall of 179.48 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 170.00 m., Draught of 8.75 m., Beam of 32.20 m., 44.30 Tonnes per Centimetre Immersion, Gross Tonnage of 44,219. ENGINE DETAILS: 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, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 19460, Bunker Capacity of 2,794 tonnes. 1 Propellor, 1 Bow Thruster(s).

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

CARGO HANDLING: 10 deck(s). Vehicle Capacity of 4,347 Cars, 10 Vehicle Decks, 1 Stern Ramp(s) with a Length of 12.50 m., a width of 7.00 m. and a maximum load of 80 tonnes, 2 Side Ramp(s).

MAIN ENGINE:  1 x Diesel – MAN B. & W. 7S60MC6 2-stroke 7-cyl. 600mm x 2292mm bore/stroke – 14,315mkW total at 105rpm.

AUXILIARY:  3 x Aux. Diesel Gen – 4-stroke driving 3 x AC generator(s) at 3,510ekW total, (4,387.50kVA total) 450V at 60Hz.

PROPULSOR: 1 x Propeller (Aft Centre) (mechanical), 105rpm.

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

LIFTING EQUIPMENT:  No Cargo Gear.

Pure Car Carrier (PCC) MV ‘Hoegh Inchon’ (built at Hashihama Zosen, Japan, in 1997 with ten decks and ca. 4,400-ceu capacity) departing New York Harbor. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Pure Car Carrier (PCC) MV ‘Hoegh Inchon’ (built at Hashihama Zosen, Japan, in 1997 with ten decks and ca. 4,400-ceu capacity) departing New York Harbor. Manhattan skyline in the background. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Pure Car Carrier (PCC) MV ‘Hoegh Inchon’ (built at Hashihama Zosen, Japan, in 1997 with ten decks and ca. 4,400-ceu capacity) departing New York Harbor. Starboard bow detail. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Pure Car Carrier (PCC) MV ‘Hoegh Inchon’ (built at Hashihama Zosen, Japan, in 1997 with ten decks and ca. 4,400-ceu capacity) departing New York Harbor. Manhattan skyline in the background, and anchored Jones Act tanker MT ‘Eagle Ford’ in the foreground. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Pure Car Carrier (PCC) MV ‘Hoegh Inchon’ (built at Hashihama Zosen, Japan, in 1997 with ten decks and ca. 4,400-ceu capacity) departing New York Harbor. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Pure Car Carrier (PCC) MV ‘Hoegh Inchon’ (built at Hashihama Zosen, Japan, in 1997 with ten decks and ca. 4,400-ceu capacity) departing New York Harbor. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Pure Car Carrier (PCC) MV ‘Hoegh Inchon’ (built at Hashihama Zosen, Japan, in 1997 with ten decks and ca. 4,400-ceu capacity) departing New York Harbor. Framed by the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Pure Car Carrier (PCC) MV ‘Hoegh Inchon’ (built at Hashihama Zosen, Japan, in 1997 with ten decks and ca. 4,400-ceu capacity) departing New York Harbor. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Pure Car Carrier (PCC) MV ‘Hoegh Inchon’ (built at Hashihama Zosen, Japan, in 1997 with ten decks and ca. 4,400-ceu capacity) departing New York Harbor. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Pure Car Carrier (PCC) MV ‘Hoegh Inchon’ (built at Hashihama Zosen, Japan, in 1997 with ten decks and ca. 4,400-ceu capacity) departing New York Harbor. Starboard stern detail with view of the quarter ramp. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Pure Car Carrier (PCC) MV ‘Hoegh Inchon’ (built at Hashihama Zosen, Japan, in 1997 with ten decks and ca. 4,400-ceu capacity) departing New York Harbor. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Pure Car Carrier (PCC) MV ‘Hoegh Inchon’ (built at Hashihama Zosen, Japan, in 1997 with ten decks and ca. 4,400-ceu capacity) departing New York Harbor. Partial view of Fort Wadsworth. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

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