Images of Tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ discharging cargo at Grand Cayman
48,045 DWT Products Tanker, built in 2010 at Iwagi, Zosen, Japan.

VESSEL IDENTIFICATION: Ex-name is Future Prosperity. Launch Name was Future Prosperity. Handy Tanker, Call Sign 9V3459, IMO Number 9555319.Built at Iwagi Zosen, Singapore Flagged, Length Overall of 180.00 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 172.00 m., Draught of 12.60 m., Beam of 32.20 m., 51.80 Tonnes per Centimeter Immersion, Gross Tonnage of 28,770, Moulded Depth of 19.05 m., Lightship air draft of 37.55 m., Keel to mast air draft of 45.00 m., Tonnage of 23,899 Panama Canal Net, 27,515 Suez Canal Net, 12,680 International Net, 10,010 Light Displacement and 47,285 Dwt (long). ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 6-cyl., Engine Model 6S50MC-C8.2, 1 fixed pitch Propellor. MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 14.60 kts at 32.80 tonnes per day, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 12,880, Bunker Capacity of 2,280 tonnes.

VESSEL’S OWNERS / MANAGERS: Maersk Tankers A/S, Denmark. Maersk Tankers A/S is a subsidiary of A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S. Technical Manager: Maersk Tankers Management.

CARGO HANDLING DETAILS: Cargo Capacities of 52,690 cu.m. and 331,260 Barrels, Segregated Ballast Tanks, 16 Tanks, 4 Pumps with a total Capacity of 3,300 cu.m., Epoxy Tank Coating, Heating Coils, Maximum heating capacity of 66 degrees Celsius. 4 Cargo Separations, 16 Wing Tanks with a capacity of 52,692 cu.m., all of which are fitted with heating coils, 4 Cargo Manifolds, Stern Discharge, Closed Loading System, Cargo connections have diameters of 16 inches, Manifold height above deck of 1.80 m.

MAIN ENGINE: 1 x Diesel – MAN B. & W. 6S50MC-C8.2 – 2-stroke 6-cyl. 500mm x2000mm bore/stroke 9,473mkW total at 127rpm.

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

OTHER ENGINE EQUIPMENT: 1 x Screw Shaft.

LIFTING EQUIPMENT: No Cargo Gear.

Luck tanker to navigate turquoise waters, products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Luck tanker to navigate turquoise waters, products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Luck tanker to navigate turquoise waters, products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Luck tanker to navigate turquoise waters, products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Luck tanker to navigate turquoise waters, products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Luck tanker to navigate turquoise waters, products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Head lines detail; de-ballasting of of fore peak tank. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Head lines detail; de-ballasting of of fore peak tank. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. A very long breast line. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Accommodation / superstructure details. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Storage terminal (Rubis) can be seen to the right. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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