Images of MV ‘BBC Germany’ Downstream the Hudson River, New York

Heavy-Lift / Multi-purpose Vessel (MPP) MV ‘BBC Germany’ (Ex-name: Leda)         7,700 DWT Multi-Purpose/Heavy-Lift Cargo, built in 2004

VESSEL IDENTIFICATION: Ex-name Leda. Call Sign ZDKW7, IMO Number 9297096.Built at Tianjin Xingang HI, Gibraltar Flagged, GL Classed, Ice Strengthened E Class, Length Overall of 119.80 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 113.50 m., Draught of 7.59 m., Beam of 20.20 m., Gross Tonnage of 7,004. Moulded Depth of 9.70 m., Tonnage of 3,375 International Net, 4,922 Light Displacement and 7,578 Dwt (long). Crew complement of 16 people, Bridge Position Aft.

VESSEL’S OWNERS / MANAGERS: Briese-Schiffahrts GmbH & Co. KG, Leer, Germany.

CARGO HANDLING DETAILS: Grain Capacity of 10,700 cu.m., 2 Holds, 2 Hatches, Total Teu capacity of 601, Maximum Teu of 238 in the Holds and 363 on Deck, 60 x Sockets, Reefer. 2 Crane(s) (Port) with a safe working load of 250 tonnes at 24m, (twin mode) Heavy Lift.


ENGINE DETAILS: 1 x Diesel – MaK 7M43, 4 S.A. 7-cyl., Engine Model 7M43, 1 Variable pitch Propellor, 430mm x610mm bore/stroke 6,297mkW total at 514rpm.
1 Bow Thruster(s) of 500.00, Shaft Generator 600. ,

PROPULSOR: 1 x CP Propeller (Aft Centre) (mechanical).

POS, PROPULSOR: 1 x Pos, Tunnel Thruster (Fwd.) (electric) at 500ekW total AC.

OTHER ENGINE EQUIPMENT: 1 x Screw Shaft.

Only 7,700 in deadweight tonnage capacity but with 500 ton cranes (2x250T, combined), multi-purpose / heavy-lift bulker MV ‘BBC Germany’ sailing downstream the Hudson Riven against the Manhattan skyline and other landmarks. Here, passing under the George Washington Bridge (GWB) – think ‘BridgeGate… Image credit: Karatzas Images

Only 7,700 in deadweight tonnage capacity but with 500 ton cranes (2x250T, combined), multi-purpose / heavy-lift bulker MV ‘BBC Germany’ sailing downstream the Hudson Riven against the Manhattan skyline and other landmarks. Here, passing under the George Washington Bridge (GWB) – think ‘BridgeGate… Image credit: Karatzas Images

Only 7,700 in deadweight tonnage capacity but with 500 ton cranes (2x250T, combined), multi-purpose / heavy-lift bulker MV ‘BBC Germany’ sailing downstream the Hudson Riven against the Manhattan skyline and other landmarks. Here, passing under the George Washington Bridge (GWB), and the Little Red Lighthouse.  Image credit: Karatzas Images

Only 7,700 in deadweight tonnage capacity but with 500 ton cranes (2x250T, combined), multi-purpose / heavy-lift bulker MV ‘BBC Germany’ sailing downstream the Hudson Riven against the Manhattan skyline and other landmarks. Here, passing under the George Washington Bridge (GWB) – think ‘BridgeGate… Image credit: Karatzas Images

Only 7,700 in deadweight tonnage capacity but with 500 ton cranes (2x250T, combined), multi-purpose / heavy-lift bulker MV ‘BBC Germany’ sailing downstream the Hudson Riven against the Manhattan skyline and other landmarks. Here, passing under the George Washington Bridge (GWB), and the Little Red Lighthouse. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Only 7,700 in deadweight tonnage capacity but with 500 ton cranes (2x250T, combined), multi-purpose / heavy-lift bulker MV ‘BBC Germany’ sailing downstream the Hudson Riven against the Manhattan skyline and other landmarks. Here, passing under the George Washington Bridge (GWB) – think ‘BridgeGate… Image credit: Karatzas Images

Only 7,700 in deadweight tonnage capacity but with 500 ton cranes (2x250T, combined), multi-purpose / heavy-lift bulker MV ‘BBC Germany’ sailing downstream the Hudson Riven against the Manhattan skyline and other landmarks. Here, passing under the George Washington Bridge (GWB) – think ‘BridgeGate… Image credit: Karatzas Images

Only 7,700 in deadweight tonnage capacity but with 500 ton cranes (2x250T, combined), multi-purpose / heavy-lift bulker MV ‘BBC Germany’ sailing downstream the Hudson Riven against the Manhattan skyline and other landmarks. Here, passing under the George Washington Bridge (GWB) – think ‘BridgeGate… Image credit: Karatzas Images

Only 7,700 in deadweight tonnage capacity but with 500 ton cranes (2x250T, combined), multi-purpose / heavy-lift bulker MV ‘BBC Germany’ sailing downstream the Hudson Riven against the Manhattan skyline and other landmarks. Here, crossing paths with an articulated tank-barge. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Only 7,700 in deadweight tonnage capacity but with 500 ton cranes (2x250T, combined), multi-purpose / heavy-lift bulker MV ‘BBC Germany’ sailing downstream the Hudson Riven against the Manhattan skyline and other landmarks. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Only 7,700 in deadweight tonnage capacity but with 500 ton cranes (2x250T, combined), multi-purpose / heavy-lift bulker MV ‘BBC Germany’ sailing downstream the Hudson Riven against the Manhattan skyline and other landmarks. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Only 7,700 in deadweight tonnage capacity but with 500 ton cranes (2x250T, combined), multi-purpose / heavy-lift bulker MV ‘BBC Germany’ sailing downstream the Hudson Riven against the Manhattan skyline. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Only 7,700 in deadweight tonnage capacity but with 500 ton cranes (2x250T, combined), multi-purpose / heavy-lift bulker MV ‘BBC Germany’ sailing downstream the Hudson Riven against the Manhattan skyline. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Only 7,700 in deadweight tonnage capacity but with 500 ton cranes (2x250T, combined), multi-purpose / heavy-lift bulker MV ‘BBC Germany’ sailing downstream the Hudson Riven against the Manhattan skyline. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Vessel description from Owner’s website.


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Images of Sailing Yacht ‘Wind Star’ in the Port of Piraeus

 

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Images of Feedership Containership MV ‘WEC Majorelle’ in the Port of Piraeus

MV ‘WEC Majorelle’ (Ex-name: AFL New England)
700-teu Fully Cellular Containership, built in 1996                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
VESSEL IDENTIFICATION: Ex-names are AFL New England, Hohesand, Hohebank, Susan Borchard, Pentland. Launch Name was Hohebank. Call Sign 5BSJ3, IMO Number 9134153. Built at J. J. Sietas, Cyprus Flagged, DNV GL Classed, Ice Strengthened E Class. Length Overall of 121.35 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 114.90 m., Draught of 6.70 m., Beam of 18.20 m., Moulded Depth of 8.30 m., Tonnage of 3,999 International Net and 7,110 Dwt (long). Gross Tonnage of 6,360, Design S160 Feeder by JJ Sietas, MAN Diesel & Turbo Engine, Speed of 16.50 kts at 23.00 tonnes per day, Horsepower of 7,100.

VESSEL OWNERS: Mestex Shipping & Trading Ltd. Operators are Blue Ice Navigation.

CARGO HANDLING DETAILS: Teu Capacities of 700 Total, 380 Homogeneous and 200 Reefer, 4 Holds, 3 Hatches. 100 x Sockets, Reefer, No Cargo Gear.

MAIN ENGINE: 1 x Diesel – MAN Diesel & Turbo 8L40/54 – 4-stroke 8-cyl. 400mm x540mm bore/stroke 5,222mkW total at 550rpm.

AUXILIARY: 2 x Aux. Diesel Gen – Caterpillar 3408-DITA – 4-stroke 8-cyl. 137mm x 152mm bore/stroke 640mkW total at 1,800rpm driving 2 x AC generator(s), 1 x Emergency Gen – Caterpillar 3304-DIT – 4-stroke 4-cyl. 120mm x 152mm bore/stroke 80mkW total at 1,800rpm driving 1 x AC generator(s).

PROPULSOR: 1 x CP Propeller (Aft Centre) (mechanical), 188rpm. 1 Variable Pitch Propellor.

Beloved design S160 by JJ Sietas, gearless feeder containership MV ‘WEC Majorelle’ entering the Port of Piraeus on a sunny winter day. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Beloved design S160 by JJ Sietas, gearless feeder containership MV ‘WEC Majorelle’ entering the Port of Piraeus on a sunny winter day. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Beloved design S160 by JJ Sietas, gearless feeder containership MV ‘WEC Majorelle’ entering the Port of Piraeus on a sunny winter day. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Beloved design S160 by JJ Sietas, gearless feeder containership MV ‘WEC Majorelle’ entering the Port of Piraeus on a sunny winter day. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Beloved design S160 by JJ Sietas, gearless feeder containership MV ‘WEC Majorelle’ entering the Port of Piraeus on a sunny winter day. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Beloved design S160 by JJ Sietas, gearless feeder containership MV ‘WEC Majorelle’ entering the Port of Piraeus on a sunny winter day. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Beloved design S160 by JJ Sietas, gearless feeder containership MV ‘WEC Majorelle’ entering the Port of Piraeus on a sunny winter day. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Beloved design S160 by JJ Sietas, gearless feeder containership MV ‘WEC Majorelle’ entering the Port of Piraeus on a sunny winter day. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Beloved design S160 by JJ Sietas, gearless feeder containership MV ‘WEC Majorelle’ entering the Port of Piraeus on a sunny winter day. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Too much smoking in Greece. Gearless feeder containership MV ‘WEC Majorelle’ in the background getting ready for docking in the Port of Piraeus on a sunny winter day. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Beloved design S160 by JJ Sietas, gearless feeder containership MV ‘WEC Majorelle’ entering the Port of Piraeus on a sunny winter day. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Heavy smokers in the Port of Piraeus. Hopefully one day will manage to get up with higher fuel standards. Gearless feeder containership MV ‘WEC Majorelle’ getting docked in Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Gearless feeder containership MV ‘WEC Majorelle’ pushed against the dock by harbor tug. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Images of MT ‘PG Gas Pioneer’ in the Port of Piraeus

Refrigerated LPG Tanker MT ‘PG Gas Pioneer’ (Ex: B Gas Ettrick)                             LPG Carrier, 3,200 cu.m., built at Richards S.B. in 1991

VESSEL IDENTIFICATION: Ex-names are ‘B Gas Ettrick’, ‘Sigas Ettrick’, ‘Ettrick’. Call Sign 9HIZ9, IMO Number 9008512. Built at Richards S.B., Malta Flagged, BV Classed, Ice Strengthened 1B Class, Length Overall of 88.00 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 82.50 m., Draught of 6.00 m., Beam of 14.80 m., 11.30. Moulded Depth of 7.40 m., Tonnage of 907 International Net and 3,560 Dwt (long), Cargo Capacity of 3,090 tonnes Tonnes per Centimeter Immersion, Gross Tonnage of 3,020, Wartsila 4-stroke Engine, Speed of 14.00 kts at 12.00 tonnes per day, Horsepower of 3565.

SHIPOWNERS / VESSEL’S MANAGERS: Anco Ltd, Greece.

VESSEL DESCRIPTION: Cargo Capacity of 3,200 cu.m., Primary Cargo is VCM, Vessel can carry anhydrous ammonia, 4 Gas Connections, 2 Liquid Connections, Vapour Return Line, 2 Cylindrical horizontal Semi-refrigerated tank(s), Minimum tank temperature of -48 degrees Celsius, Maximum tank pressure of 7.50 kilogrammes force per square centimeter (absolute), 2 Deepwell Pump(s), 1 Booster Pump(s). 2 Reliquefaction units, 2 Compressors, Total rating of Reliquefaction units is 120,000 kilocalories per hour at minimum temperature, Maximum discharge capability of 540 cu.m./hr, Pressurised storage load/discharge, Vacuum draw of 50%, Distance from bow to centre manifold is 41.00 m., Distance of cargo manifold inboard from ship’s rail is 3 m., Height of cargo manifold above loaded waterline is 5 m.

MAIN ENGINE: 1 x Diesel – Wartsila 4-stroke 8R32LN – 4-stroke 8-cyl. 320mm x350mm bore/stroke 2,625mkW total at 750rpm.

AUXILIARY: 3 x Aux. Diesel Gen – 4-stroke 1,037mkW total driving 3 x AC generator(s) at 936ekW total, (1,170kVA total) 440V at 60Hz, 1 x Emergency Gen – 4-stroke 346mkW total driving 1 x AC generator(s) at 312ekW total, (390kVA total) 440V at 60Hz.


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Built in 1991 in the United Kingdom by now defunct shipbuilder Richards Shipbuilders Ltd (est. 18760, vintage ice-class refrigerated LPG tanker MT ‘PG Gas Pioneer’ trading in the Port of Piraeus for her new owners, Anco Ltd. under the winter Aegean sun. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Built in 1991 in the United Kingdom by now defunct shipbuilder Richards Shipbuilders Ltd (est. 18760, vintage ice-class refrigerated LPG tanker MT ‘PG Gas Pioneer’ trading in the Port of Piraeus for her new owners, Anco Ltd. under the winter Aegean sun. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Built in 1991 in the United Kingdom by now defunct shipbuilder Richards Shipbuilders Ltd (est. 18760, vintage ice-class refrigerated LPG tanker MT ‘PG Gas Pioneer’ trading in the Port of Piraeus for her new owners, Anco Ltd. under the winter Aegean sun. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Built in 1991 in the United Kingdom by now defunct shipbuilder Richards Shipbuilders Ltd (est. 18760, vintage ice-class refrigerated LPG tanker MT ‘PG Gas Pioneer’ trading in the Port of Piraeus for her new owners, Anco Ltd. under the winter Aegean sun. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Built in 1991 in the United Kingdom by now defunct shipbuilder Richards Shipbuilders Ltd (est. 18760, vintage ice-class refrigerated LPG tanker MT ‘PG Gas Pioneer’ trading in the Port of Piraeus for her new owners, Anco Ltd. under the winter Aegean sun. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Built in 1991 in the United Kingdom by now defunct shipbuilder Richards Shipbuilders Ltd (est. 18760, vintage ice-class refrigerated LPG tanker MT ‘PG Gas Pioneer’ trading in the Port of Piraeus for her new owners, Anco Ltd. under the winter Aegean sun. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Built in 1991 in the United Kingdom by now defunct shipbuilder Richards Shipbuilders Ltd (est. 18760, vintage ice-class refrigerated LPG tanker MT ‘PG Gas Pioneer’ trading in the Port of Piraeus for her new owners, Anco Ltd. under the winter Aegean sun. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Built in 1991 in the United Kingdom by now defunct shipbuilder Richards Shipbuilders Ltd (est. 18760, vintage ice-class refrigerated LPG tanker MT ‘PG Gas Pioneer’ trading in the Port of Piraeus for her new owners, Anco Ltd. under the winter Aegean sun. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Built in 1991 in the United Kingdom by now defunct shipbuilder Richards Shipbuilders Ltd (est. 18760, vintage ice-class refrigerated LPG tanker MT ‘PG Gas Pioneer’ trading in the Port of Piraeus for her new owners, Anco Ltd. under the winter Aegean sun. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Built in 1991 in the United Kingdom by now defunct shipbuilder Richards Shipbuilders Ltd (est. 18760, vintage ice-class refrigerated LPG tanker MT ‘PG Gas Pioneer’ trading in the Port of Piraeus for her new owners, Anco Ltd. under the winter Aegean sun. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Built in 1991 in the United Kingdom by now defunct shipbuilder Richards Shipbuilders Ltd (est. 18760, vintage ice-class refrigerated LPG tanker MT ‘PG Gas Pioneer’ trading in the Port of Piraeus for her new owners, Anco Ltd. under the winter Aegean sun. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Built in 1991 in the United Kingdom by now defunct shipbuilder Richards Shipbuilders Ltd (est. 18760, vintage ice-class refrigerated LPG tanker MT ‘PG Gas Pioneer’ trading in the Port of Piraeus for her new owners, Anco Ltd. under the winter Aegean sun. Image credit: Karatzas Images


© 2013 – present Basil M Karatzas & Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co.  All Rights Reserved.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS:  Vessel description is provided in good faith and is believed to be correct and accurate but no assurances, warranties or representations are made herewith. Vessel description is provided for entertainment  purposes only. We have no responsibility whatsoever for any errors / omissions in vessel description.

Access to this blog signifies the reader’s irrevocable acceptance of this disclaimer. No part of this blog can be reproduced by any means and under any circumstances, whatsoever, in whole or in part, without proper attribution or the consent of the copyright and trademark holders of this website. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that information herewithin has been received from sources believed to be reliable and such information is believed to be accurate at the time of publishing, no warranties or assurances whatsoever are made in reference to accuracy or completeness of said information, and no liability whatsoever will be accepted for taking or failing to take any action upon any information contained in any part of this website.  Thank you for the consideration.