Images of MV ‘Acacia’ Discharging Cement in the Port of Melbourne
Self-unloading Drybulk Vessel 40,750 DWT built in 1981
VESSEL IDENTIFICATION & DESCRIPTION: Ex-names are CSL Thevenard, Seaway, Seaway L., Pacific Ocean, Seaway L, Seaway, Polystar. Handymax Bulker, Call Sign C6DJ5, IMO Number 7926150, Vessel was rebuilt or converted in 2008. Built at Mitsui SB (Chiba) delivered in Mar 1981, Bahamas Flagged, LR Classed, Length Overall of 184.50 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 178.00 m., Draught of 12.80 m., Beam of 32.20 m., 62.60 Tonnes per Centimetre Immersion, Gross Tonnage of 30,909, MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 14.60 kts at 45.50 tonnes per day, IFO 380, Horsepower of 18,400, Bunker Capacity of 3,891 IFO 380.
VESSELS’ OWNERS / MANAGERS: Canada Steamship Lines Group Inc, Province of Quebec, Canada. Technical Manager: CSL Australia Ltd, Australia.
CARGO HANDLING DETAILS: Grain Capacity of 45,045 cu.m., 4 Holds, 4 Hatches. Detailed Vessel Description from the Vessel Manager’s website.
MAIN ENGINE: 1 x Diesel – MAN B. & W. 6L80GFCA – 2-stroke 6-cyl. 800mm x1950mm bore/stroke 13,533mkW total at 106rpm.
AUXILIARY: 3 x Aux. Diesel Gen – 4-stroke driving 3 x AC generator(s) at 2,700ekW total, (3,375kVA total) 450V at 60Hz.
PROPULSION: 1 x FP Propeller (Aft Centre) (mechanical), 106rpm.
CSL’s self-unloading drybulk vessel MV ‘Acacia’ pictured unloading cement in the Port of Melbourne, Australia. Image credit: Karatzas Images
CSL’s self-unloading drybulk vessel MV ‘Acacia’ pictured unloading cement in the Port of Melbourne, Australia. Here seen framed by the main span of the Bolte Bridge over the Yarra River. Image credit: Karatzas Images
CSL’s self-unloading drybulk vessel MV ‘Acacia’ pictured unloading cement in the Port of Melbourne, Australia. Image credit: Karatzas Images
CSL’s self-unloading drybulk vessel MV ‘Acacia’ pictured unloading cement in the Port of Melbourne, Australia. Image credit: Karatzas Images
CSL’s self-unloading drybulk vessel MV ‘Acacia’ pictured unloading cement in the Port of Melbourne, Australia. Image credit: Karatzas Images
CSL’s self-unloading drybulk vessel MV ‘Acacia’ pictured unloading cement in the Port of Melbourne, Australia. Detailed view of the bow and the telescopic discharge boom. Image credit: Karatzas Images
CSL’s self-unloading drybulk vessel MV ‘Acacia’ pictured unloading cement in the Port of Melbourne, Australia. Accommodation and superstructure reflected on the calm waters of the Yarra River. Image credit: Karatzas Images
CSL’s self-unloading drybulk vessel MV ‘Acacia’ pictured unloading cement in the Port of Melbourne, Australia. Detail view of the bow and partial view of the telescopic discharge boom. Image credit: Karatzas Images
CSL’s self-unloading drybulk vessel MV ‘Acacia’ pictured unloading cement in the Port of Melbourne, Australia. Image credit: Karatzas Images
CSL’s self-unloading drybulk vessel MV ‘Acacia’ pictured unloading cement in the Port of Melbourne, Australia. Seen reflected on the calm winter waters of the Yarra River. Image credit: Karatzas Images
CSL’s self-unloading drybulk vessel MV ‘Acacia’ pictured unloading cement in the Port of Melbourne, Australia. Seen reflected on the calm winter waters of the Yarra River. Image credit: Karatzas Images
CSL’s self-unloading drybulk vessel MV ‘Acacia’ pictured unloading cement in the Port of Melbourne, Australia. Image credit: Karatzas Images
CSL’s self-unloading drybulk vessel MV ‘Acacia’ pictured unloading cement in the Port of Melbourne, Australia. View of the superstructure, accommodation and smokestack.Image credit: Karatzas Images
CSL’s self-unloading drybulk vessel MV ‘Acacia’ pictured unloading cement in the Port of Melbourne, Australia. View of the superstructure, accommodation and smokestack.Image credit: Karatzas Images
CSL’s self-unloading drybulk vessel MV ‘Acacia’ pictured unloading cement in the Port of Melbourne, Australia. View of the smokestack painted with the house colors. Image credit: Karatzas Images
CSL’s self-unloading drybulk vessel MV ‘Acacia’ pictured unloading cement in the Port of Melbourne, Australia. View of the accommodation. Image credit: Karatzas Images
CSL’s self-unloading drybulk vessel MV ‘Acacia’ pictured unloading cement in the Port of Melbourne, Australia. View of the superstructure, accommodation and smokestack. Image credit: Karatzas Images
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