Images of Containership ex-Antares J, presently MV ‘Antala’ in New York Harbor
1,157 TEU Fully Cellular Container Built 2002

IDENTIFICATION: Ex-names are Antares J, Maersk Rotterdam. Launch Name was Antares J/Maersk Rotterdam. Handy Containership, Call Sign V2BF8, IMO Number 9242314. Built at Peene Werft, Antigua & Barbuda Flagged, GL Classed, Ice Strengthened E Class, Length Overall of 155.60 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 148.70 m., Draught of 9.50 m., Beam of 24.50 m., Gross Tonnage of 14,062, Moulded Depth of 14.20 m., Tonnage of 4,958 International Net, 6,053 Light Displacement and 16,909 Dwt (long). ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 7-cyl., Engine Model 7S50MC-C8.1, MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 19.00 kts at 38.00 tonnes per day, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 15027. 1 Propellor

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Worden, Tom, Schiffahrtskontor GmbH., Oldendorf, Germany; website: http://www.navalis-ship.com. Operators are CMA-CGM.

CARGO HANDLING DETAILS: Teu Capacities of 1,157 Total, 909 Homogeneous and 500 Reefer, Dwt to Teu ratio of 14.85, 2 Crane(s) with a safe working load of 45 tonnes. Total Teu Capacity of 1,157, 2 Crane(s) with a safe working load of 45 tonnes. 250 Reefer Plugs. Crew complement of 19 people.

MAIN ENGINE: 1 x Diesel – MAN B. & W. 7S50MC-C8.1 2-stroke 7-cyl. 500mm x 2000mm bore/stroke – 11,060mkW total at 127rpm.

AUXILIARY: 4 x Aux. Diesel Gen – 4-stroke driving 4 x AC generator(s) at 2,960ekW total, (3,700kVA total), 1 x Emergency Gen – 4-stroke driving 1 x AC generator(s) at 100ekW total, (125kVA total).

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

OTHER ENGINE EQUIPMENT: 1 x Boiler, Composite – Aalborg at 9 bar, 2 x Compressor, Air, 1 x Compressor, Air, 1 x Compressor, Air, 1 x Screw Shaft.

LIFTING EQUIPMENT: 2 x Crane SWL 45 tons.

MOORING EQUIPMENT: 3 x Anchor.

Geared handy containership MV ‘Antares J’ (1,500-teu, 2002-built at Peene Werft) entering New York Harbor in August 2015. Image credit: Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Geared handy containership MV ‘Antares J’ (1,500-teu, 2002-built at Peene Werft) entering New York Harbor in August 2015. Image credit: Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Geared handy containership MV ‘Antares J’ (1,500-teu, 2002-built at Peene Werft) entering New York Harbor in August 2015. Portside bow detail. Image credit: Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Geared handy containership MV ‘Antares J’ (1,500-teu, 2002-built at Peene Werft) entering New York Harbor in August 2015. Portside stern detail. Image credit: Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Geared handy containership MV ‘Antares J’ (1,500-teu, 2002-built at Peene Werft) entering New York Harbor in August 2015. Image credit: Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Geared handy containership MV ‘Antares J’ (1,500-teu, 2002-built at Peene Werft) entering New York Harbor in August 2015; against a glorious Downtown Manhattan and World Trade Center skyline. Image credit: Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Geared handy containership MV ‘Antares J’ (1,500-teu, 2002-built at Peene Werft) entering New York Harbor in August 2015; against a glorious Downtown Manhattan and World Trade Center skyline. Image credit: Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Geared handy containership MV ‘Antares J’ (1,500-teu, 2002-built at Peene Werft) entering New York Harbor in August 2015; against a glorious Downtown Manhattan and World Trade Center skyline. Image credit: Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Geared handy containership MV ‘Antares J’ (1,500-teu, 2002-built at Peene Werft) entering New York Harbor in August 2015. Image credit: Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Geared handy containership MV ‘Antares J’ (1,500-teu, 2002-built at Peene Werft) entering New York Harbor in August 2015. Image credit: Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Geared handy containership MV ‘Antares J’ (1,500-teu, 2002-built at Peene Werft) entering New York Harbor in August 2015. Image credit: Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Geared handy containership MV ‘Antares J’ (1,500-teu, 2002-built at Peene Werft) entering New York Harbor in August 2015. Image credit: Karatzas Photographie Maritime

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