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Images of MV ‘SBI Phoenix’ Sailing Upstream in the Mississippi River

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Drybulk Vessel MV ‘SBI Phoenix’ Sailing Upstream in the Mississippi River Ultramax 63,350 DWT, Bulk Carrier, built in 2017 at Chengxi Shipyard

VESSEL IDENTIFICATION & DESCRIPTION: Launch Name was SBI Phoenix. Ultramax Bulker, Call Sign D5LK8, IMO Number 9714680, Hull Number CX0656. Built at Chengxi Shipyard delivered in Jan 2017, Liberia Flagged, China, DNV GL Classed. Length Overall of 199.99 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 194.50 m., Draught of 13.32 m., Moulded Depth of 18.50 m., Beam of 32.26 m., 62.30 Tonnes per Centimetre Immersion, Gross Tonnage of 36,421, Tonnage of 21,301 International Net and 62,370 Dwt (long). Design Dolphin 64 by SDARI.

VESSEL’S MANAGERS / OWNERS: Owner: Scorpio Bulkers, Monaco. Scorpio Bulkers is a group company of Scorpio Group. Technical Manager: Optimum Marine Management Ltd., Greece. Registered Owner: SBI Phoenix Shipping Co Ltd.

COMMERCIAL DETAILS: Grain Capacity of 77,788 cu.m., Bale Capacity of 73,680 cu.m., Fore & aft hatches, Hydraulically operated, 5 Holds, 5 Hatches, 4 Cranes (Centreline) with SWL 30 tons.

POWER & PROPULSION:
MAIN ENGINE: 1 x Diesel – MAN B. & W. 5G60ME-C9.2 – 2-stroke 5-cyl. 600mm x2790mm bore/stroke 13,400mkW total at 97rpm.
AUXILIARY: 3 x Aux. Diesel Gen. – MAN Energy Solutions 6L23/30H Mk.2 – 4-stroke 6-cyl. 225mm x 300mm bore/stroke 2,340mkW total at 720rpm driving 3 x AC generator(s) at 60Hz.
PROPULSOR: 1 x FP Propeller (Aft Centre) (mechanical), 97rpm.
OTHER ENGINE EQUIPMENT: 1 x Screw Shaft. 1 x Steering Gear.
ENVIRONMENTAL EQUIPMENT: 1 x Exhaust Scrubber – SOx – 2019 installation year. 2 x BWTS – Ballast Water Treatment System – Qingdao Headway HMT-1000.
EMERGENCY: 1 x Emergency Diesel Gen. – Cummins Inc 6CT8.3-D(M) – 4-stroke 6-cyl. 114mm x 135mm bore/stroke 140mkW total at 1,800rpm driving 1 x AC generator(s) at 60Hz.

Images of tanker MT ‘STI Lauren’, owned by the Scorpio Group, can be found here from Vessel’s port call in New York in the fall of 2018.

Dolphin 64 Design by SDARI, picture of ultramax drybulk vessel MV ‘SBI Phoenix’ sailing upriver in the Mississippi River towards New Orleans, Louisiana. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Dolphin 64 Design by SDARI, picture of ultramax drybulk vessel MV ‘SBI Phoenix’ sailing upriver in the Mississippi River towards New Orleans, Louisiana. Image credit: Karatzas Images

In fully laden condition, deep in the water… Dolphin 64 Design by SDARI, picture of ultramax drybulk vessel MV ‘SBI Phoenix’ sailing upriver in the Mississippi River towards New Orleans, Louisiana. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Dolphin 64 Design by SDARI, picture of ultramax drybulk vessel MV ‘SBI Phoenix’ sailing upriver in the Mississippi River towards New Orleans, Louisiana. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Dolphin 64 Design by SDARI, picture of ultramax drybulk vessel MV ‘SBI Phoenix’ sailing upriver in the Mississippi River towards New Orleans, Louisiana. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Interesting bow wave formation… Dolphin 64 Design by SDARI, picture of ultramax drybulk vessel MV ‘SBI Phoenix’ sailing upriver in the Mississippi River towards New Orleans, Louisiana. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Interesting bow wave formation… Dolphin 64 Design by SDARI, picture of ultramax drybulk vessel MV ‘SBI Phoenix’ sailing upriver in the Mississippi River towards New Orleans, Louisiana. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Dolphin 64 Design by SDARI, picture of ultramax drybulk vessel MV ‘SBI Phoenix’ sailing upriver in the Mississippi River towards New Orleans, Louisiana. Detail of the accommodation and the chimney stack. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Dolphin 64 Design by SDARI, picture of ultramax drybulk vessel MV ‘SBI Phoenix’ sailing upriver in the Mississippi River towards New Orleans, Louisiana. Detail of the portside aft quarter. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Dolphin 64 Design by SDARI, picture of ultramax drybulk vessel MV ‘SBI Phoenix’ sailing upriver in the Mississippi River towards New Orleans, Louisiana. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Dolphin 64 Design by SDARI, picture of ultramax drybulk vessel MV ‘SBI Phoenix’ sailing upriver in the Mississippi River towards New Orleans, Louisiana. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Dolphin 64 Design by SDARI, picture of ultramax drybulk vessel MV ‘SBI Phoenix’ sailing upriver in the Mississippi River towards New Orleans, Louisiana. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Dolphin 64 Design by SDARI, picture of ultramax drybulk vessel MV ‘SBI Phoenix’ sailing upriver in the Mississippi River towards New Orleans, Louisiana. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Dolphin 64 Design by SDARI, picture of ultramax drybulk vessel MV ‘SBI Phoenix’ sailing upriver in the Mississippi River towards New Orleans, Louisiana. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Images of PSV ‘Edda Fram’ Departing Aberdeen Harbour

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Images of PSV ‘Edda Fram’ Departing Aberdeen Harbour
Platform Supply Vessel, ST-216 Design, 4,100 dwt, built in 2007 at Astilleros Gondan

VESSEL DESCRIPTION & IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Edda Fram. Call Sign LNVQ, IMO Number 9356995, Hull Number 432. Built at Astilleros Gondan delivered in Sep 2007, Norway Flagged, DNV GL Classed, Ice Strengthened C Class, Length Overall of 85.80 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 77.40 m., Draught of 6.70 m., Moulded Depth of 8.01 m., Beam of 19.18 m., Tonnage of 1,111 International Net and 4,017 Dwt (long)., Gross Tonnage of 3,706, Design ST-216 by Skipsteknisk, Mitsubishi Engine, Speed of 13.00 kts at 13.00 tonnes per day, Marine Gas Oil (MGO), Horsepower of 7,680, Power Type: Diesel Electric.

VESSEL’S OWNERS & MANAGERS: Ostensjo Rederi AS, Norway. Technical Manager: Ostensjo Rederi AS, Ostensjo Rederi AS, Norway. Operator: Shell UK Exploration & Production, Aberdeen, United Kingdom. Registered Owner: West Supply I AS.

COMMERCIAL DETAILS: Cargo Fuel Capacity of 1,190 cu.m., Drill Water Capacity of 1,130 cu.m., Potable Water Capacity of 825 cu.m., Bulk Capacity of 365 cu.m., Liquid Mud Capacity of 998 cu.m., Deck Area of 930 sq.m., Deck Area of 57.40 x 16.20 m., Brine capacity of 998 cu.m., 1 x Crane SWL 4 tons at 10m., 1 x Crane SWL 1.50 tons at 8m. 2 x Pump, Liquid Mud – at 100cu.m/hr each at 24 bar. 2 x Pump, Brine – at 150cu.m/hr each at 24 bar. 1 x Pump, Fresh Water – at 250cu.m/hr each at 9 bar. 1 x Pump, Drill Water – at 250cu.m/hr each at 9 bar. 2 x Pump, Methanol – at 75cu.m/hr each at 7.20 bar.

POWER & PROPULSION:
MAIN ENGINE: 4 x Diesel Gen. – Mitsubishi S16R-MPTK2 – 4-stroke 16-cyl. 170mm x 180mm bore/stroke 7,800mkW total at 1,800rpm driving 4 x AC generator(s) at 7,680ekW total, (9,600kVA total) 690V at 60Hz.
AUXILIAR:Y 1 x Aux. Diesel Gen. – Mitsubishi S6B3-MPTK – 4-stroke 6-cyl. 135mm x 170mm bore/stroke 415mkW total at 1,800rpm driving 1 x Alconza AC generator(s) at 338ekW total, (422.50kVA total) 690V at 60Hz.
PROPULSOR: 2 x Cycloidal (Aft) (electric), Voith 32R5 ECR/300-2 at 5,000ekW.
POS, PROPULSOR: 1 x Pos, Tunnel Thruster (Fwd.) (electric), Brunvoll at 800ekW total, 690V AC. 2 x Pos, Tunnel Thruster (Fwd.) (electric), Brunvoll at 2,800ekW total, 690V AC.
MOORING EQUIPMENT: 2 x Mooring Winch.
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT: 2 x Inmarsat system, . 2 x VHF Radio – Thrane & Thrane. 1 x GMDSS – Furuno. 1 x Navtex – Furuno NX-700. 3 x VHF Radio – Jotron TR-20.
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT: 1 x Echo Sounder – Furuno FE-700. 1 x Radar – Furuno FAR-2837 S/ARPA. 3 x Gyro Compass – Simrad GC-80. 1 x Auto Pilot – Simrad Robertson AP9 MkIII. 1 x DP System – Simrad SDP-22. 2 x ECDIS – Electronic Chart Display System. 1 x Speed Log – Furuno DS-80. 2 x DGPS – Navigation – Furuno GP-90. 1 x VDR – Voyage Data Recorder – Furuno VR-3000. 1 x AIS – Furuno FA-150. 1 x LRIT – Thrane & Thrane TT 3000 LRIT. 1 x Radar – Furuno FAR-2117. 3 x Gyro Compass.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT: 4 x Liferaft, Inflatable – 25 pax each. 1 x FRC – Rescue Boat – 10 pax each.
OFFSHORE EQUIPMENT: 2 x Tugger Winch at 10 tons SWL.
EMERGENCY: 1 x Emergency Diesel Gen. – Mitsubishi 6D16-T – 4-stroke 6-cyl. 118mm x 115mm bore/stroke 135mkW total at 1,800rpm driving 1 x AC generator(s) at 99ekW total, (124kVA total) 690V at 60Hz.

Images of PSV ‘Edda Fram’ departing Aberdeen Harbour. Built in 2007 at Astilleros Gondanof Design ST-216 by Skipsteknisk of 4,100 MT deadweight and 950 sq.m. deck area. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Images of PSV ‘Edda Fram’ departing Aberdeen Harbour. Built in 2007 at Astilleros Gondanof Design ST-216 by Skipsteknisk of 4,100 MT deadweight and 950 sq.m. deck area. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Images of PSV ‘Edda Fram’ departing Aberdeen Harbour. Built in 2007 at Astilleros Gondanof Design ST-216 by Skipsteknisk of 4,100 MT deadweight and 950 sq.m. deck area. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Images of PSV ‘Edda Fram’ departing Aberdeen Harbour. Built in 2007 at Astilleros Gondanof Design ST-216 by Skipsteknisk of 4,100 MT deadweight and 950 sq.m. deck area. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Images of PSV ‘Edda Fram’ departing Aberdeen Harbour. Built in 2007 at Astilleros Gondanof Design ST-216 by Skipsteknisk of 4,100 MT deadweight and 950 sq.m. deck area. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Images of PSV ‘Edda Fram’ departing Aberdeen Harbour. Built in 2007 at Astilleros Gondanof Design ST-216 by Skipsteknisk of 4,100 MT deadweight and 950 sq.m. deck area. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Images of PSV ‘Edda Fram’ departing Aberdeen Harbour. Built in 2007 at Astilleros Gondanof Design ST-216 by Skipsteknisk of 4,100 MT deadweight and 950 sq.m. deck area. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Images of PSV ‘Edda Fram’ departing Aberdeen Harbour. Built in 2007 at Astilleros Gondanof Design ST-216 by Skipsteknisk of 4,100 MT deadweight and 950 sq.m. deck area. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Images of PSV ‘Edda Fram’ departing Aberdeen Harbour. Built in 2007 at Astilleros Gondanof Design ST-216 by Skipsteknisk of 4,100 MT deadweight and 950 sq.m. deck area. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Images of PSV ‘Edda Fram’ departing Aberdeen Harbour. Built in 2007 at Astilleros Gondanof Design ST-216 by Skipsteknisk of 4,100 MT deadweight and 950 sq.m. deck area. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Images of Ferry MV ‘Hjaltland’ departing the Aberdeen Harbour

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Images of Ferry MV ‘Hjaltland’ departing the Aberdeen Harbour
Passenger / Car Ferry 1,200 Passengers, built 2002

VESSEL’S IDENTIFICATION & DESCRIPTION: Launch Name was Hjaltland. Call Sign VSTY8, IMO Number 9244958, Hull Number 438 Built at Aker Finnyards delivered in Aug 2002, United Kingdom Flagged, DNV GL Classed, P&I insurance with Steamship Mutual P&I, Length Overall of 125.00 m., Moulded Depth of 8.00 m.,, Length Between Perpendiculars of 119.00 m., Draught of 5.40 m., Beam of 19.50 m., Gross Tonnage of 11,720, Tonnage of 3,757 International Net and 1,802 Dwt (long). MaK Engine, Speed of 24.00 kts, Heavy Fuel Oil (IFO 380), Horsepower of 29,348, Power Type: Diesel 4-Stroke.

VESSEL’S OWNERS & MANAGERS: NorthLink Orkney & Shetland Ferries Ltd., United Kingdom/ Technical Manager: Serco Group plc, United Kingdom. Operator: NorthLink Orkney & Shetland Ferries Ltd., United Kingdom.
Registered Owner: Northern Isles Ferries Ltd.

VESSEL’S SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Vehicle Capacity of 149 Cars, Lane Length of 450.00 m., 1 Bow Ramp(s), 1 Stern Ramp(s). Total number of Passengers 1,200, 117 Passenger Cabins. 2 CP Propellors, 2 Bow Thruster(s).

POWER & PROPULSION
MAIN ENGINE: 4 x Diesel – MaK 6M43 – 4-stroke 6-cyl. 430mm x610mm bore/stroke 21,600mkW total at 514rpm.
AUXILIARY: 2 x Aux. Diesel Gen. – MaK 8M20 – 4-stroke 8-cyl. 200mm x 300mm bore/stroke 3,040mkW total at 900rpm driving 2 x ac generator(s) at 60Hz.
OTHER POWER EQUIPMENT: 2 x Shaft Generator (PTO) ac.
PROPULSOR 2 x CP Propeller (Aft) (mechanical), KaMeWa 132X F5/4.
POS, PROPULSOR: 2 x CP Pos, Tunnel Thruster (Fwd.) (electric), KaMeWa TT2000, 335rpm ac.
OTHER ENGINE EQUIPMENT: 2 x Gearbox, Engine – Lohmann & Stoltertf. GVL 1780. 2 x Screw Shaft. 2 x Steering Gear.
EMERGENCY: 1 x Emergency Diesel Gen. – Agco Sisu4-stroke driving 1 x ac generator(s).

SALE & PURCHASE HISTORY: Reported newbuilding contract price of US$ 65 mil contracted in January 2001.

From Aberdeen to Kirkwall / Kirkwall to Lerwick, ferry MV ‘Hjaltland’ departing the Aberdeen Harbour. Image credit: Karatzas Images

From Aberdeen to Kirkwall / Kirkwall to Lerwick, ferry MV ‘Hjaltland’ departing the Aberdeen Harbour. Image credit: Karatzas Images

From Aberdeen to Kirkwall / Kirkwall to Lerwick, ferry MV ‘Hjaltland’ departing the Aberdeen Harbour. Image credit: Karatzas Images

From Aberdeen to Kirkwall / Kirkwall to Lerwick, ferry MV ‘Hjaltland’ departing the Aberdeen Harbour. Image credit: Karatzas Images

From Aberdeen to Kirkwall / Kirkwall to Lerwick, ferry MV ‘Hjaltland’ departing the Aberdeen Harbour. Image credit: Karatzas Images

From Aberdeen to Kirkwall / Kirkwall to Lerwick, ferry MV ‘Hjaltland’ departing the Aberdeen Harbour. Image credit: Karatzas Images

From Aberdeen to Kirkwall / Kirkwall to Lerwick, ferry MV ‘Hjaltland’ departing the Aberdeen Harbour. Image credit: Karatzas Images

From Aberdeen to Kirkwall / Kirkwall to Lerwick, ferry MV ‘Hjaltland’ departing the Aberdeen Harbour. Image credit: Karatzas Images

From Aberdeen to Kirkwall / Kirkwall to Lerwick, ferry MV ‘Hjaltland’ departing the Aberdeen Harbour. Image credit: Karatzas Images

From Aberdeen to Kirkwall / Kirkwall to Lerwick, ferry MV ‘Hjaltland’ departing the Aberdeen Harbour. Image credit: Karatzas Images

From Aberdeen to Kirkwall / Kirkwall to Lerwick, ferry MV ‘Hjaltland’ departing the Aberdeen Harbour. Image credit: Karatzas Images

From Aberdeen to Kirkwall / Kirkwall to Lerwick, ferry MV ‘Hjaltland’ departing the Aberdeen Harbour. Image credit: Karatzas Images

From Aberdeen to Kirkwall / Kirkwall to Lerwick, ferry MV ‘Hjaltland’ departing the Aberdeen Harbour. Image credit: Karatzas Images

From Aberdeen to Kirkwall / Kirkwall to Lerwick, ferry MV ‘Hjaltland’ departing the Aberdeen Harbour. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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