MV ‘EXPLORER OF THE SEAS’

MV ‘EXPLORER OF THE SEAS’ (3,114 Berths, Cruise Vessel, Built 2000)

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Explorer of the Seas. Call Sign C6SE4, IMO Number 9161728. Built at Kvaerner Masa, Bahamas Flagged, DNV Classed, Length Overall of 311.00 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 274.70 m., Draught of 8.30 m., Beam of 38.60 m., Gross Tonnage of 137,308, Moulded Depth of 11.70 m., Tonnage of 105,034 International Net and 10,764 Dwt (long). ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 4 S.A. 12-cyl., Engine Model 12V46, Wartsila Engine, Speed of 23.70 kts, Horsepower of 101,340B at 500. 3 Azimuth Propellors.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Royal Caribbean International, URL: http://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Total number of Passengers 3,835, 1557 Passenger Cabins, 3114 Passenger Berths, 15 Passenger Decks, 1185 Crew.


 

MV EXPLORER OF THE SEAS 1

Royal Caribbean’s ‘Explorer of the Seas’ (3,100 berths, built at Kvaerner Masa in 2000) departing New York Harbor. karatzas.com

MV EXPLORER OF THE SEAS 2

Royal Caribbean’s ‘Explorer of the Seas’ (3,100 berths, built at Kvaerner Masa in 2000) departing New York Harbor. Inbound ‘HS PARIS’ (6,500-teu containership)   karatzas.com

MV EXPLORER OF THE SEAS 3

Royal Caribbean’s ‘Explorer of the Seas’ (3,100 berths, built at Kvaerner Masa in 2000) departing New York Harbor. World Trade Center in the background.  karatzas.com

MV EXPLORER OF THE SEAS 4

Royal Caribbean’s ‘Explorer of the Seas’ (3,100 berths, built at Kvaerner Masa in 2000) departing New York Harbor. Excitement onboard!   karatzas.com

MV EXPLORER OF THE SEAS 5

Royal Caribbean’s ‘Explorer of the Seas’ (3,100 berths, built at Kvaerner Masa in 2000) departing New York Harbor.   karatzas.com

MV EXPLORER OF THE SEAS 6

Royal Caribbean’s ‘Explorer of the Seas’ (3,100 berths, built at Kvaerner Masa in 2000) departing New York Harbor. Downtown Manhattan and World Trade Center aft!   karatzas.com

MV EXPLORER OF THE SEAS 7

Royal Caribbean’s ‘Explorer of the Seas’ (3,100 berths, built at Kvaerner Masa in 2000) departing New York Harbor. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.   karatzas.com

MV EXPLORER OF THE SEAS 8

Royal Caribbean’s ‘Explorer of the Seas’ (3,100 berths, built at Kvaerner Masa in 2000) departing New York Harbor. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.   karatzas.com

MV EXPLORER OF THE SEAS 9

Royal Caribbean’s ‘Explorer of the Seas’ (3,100 berths, built at Kvaerner Masa in 2000) departing New York Harbor. Verrazano-Narrows Bridge aloft!   karatzas.com

MV EXPLORER OF THE SEAS 10

Royal Caribbean’s ‘Explorer of the Seas’ (3,100 berths, built at Kvaerner Masa in 2000) departing New York Harbor.   karatzas.com

MV EXPLORER OF THE SEAS 11

Royal Caribbean’s ‘Explorer of the Seas’ (3,100 berths, built at Kvaerner Masa in 2000) departing New York Harbor.    karatzas.com

MV EXPLORER OF THE SEAS 12

Royal Caribbean’s ‘Explorer of the Seas’ (3,100 berths, built at Kvaerner Masa in 2000) departing New York Harbor. Bon Voyage!    karatzas.com


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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.

MV ‘HOEGH ANTWERP’

MV ‘HOEGH ANTWERP’ (6,697 Cars, Pure Car Carrier, Built 2013)

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Hoegh Antwerp. Call Sign C6AO2, IMO Number 9441623. Built at Hyundai Mipo, Bahamas Flagged, DNV Classed, Length Overall of 199.96 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 191.00 m., Draught of 10.00 m., Beam of 32.26 m., Gross Tonnage of 58,767, DIMENSIONS/TONNAGES: Moulded Depth of 35.00 m., Lightship air draft of 46.20 m., Tonnage of 19,972 International Net and 20,668 Dwt (long). ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 7-cyl., Engine Model 7S60MC-C7.2 MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 13.90 kts, Horsepower of 21,490B at 105. 1 Bow Thruster. Crew complement of 24 people.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Ray Shipping, Israel, URL: raycarcarriers.com. Vessel on long-term charter to Hoegh Autoliners.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Vehicle Capacity of 6,697 Cars, 12 Vehicle Decks, 1 Quarter Ramp(s) with a maximum load of 150 tonnes, 1 Side Ramp(s).


 

MV HOEGH ANTWERP 1

Car Carrier MV ‘HÖEGH ANTWERP’ (6,500-ceu, built in 2013 at Hyundai Mipo); vessel on lease / long-term charter to Hoegh Autoliners.  karatzas.com

MV HOEGH ANTWERP 2

Car Carrier MV ‘HÖEGH ANTWERP’ (6,500-ceu, built in 2013 at Hyundai Mipo); vessel on lease / long-term charter to Hoegh Autoliners Downtown Manhattan skyline and World Trade Center in the background.  karatzas.com

MV HOEGH ANTWERP 3

Car Carrier MV ‘HÖEGH ANTWERP’ (6,500-ceu, built in 2013 at Hyundai Mipo); vessel on lease / long-term charter to Hoegh Autoliners Downtown Manhattan skyline and World Trade Center in the background.  karatzas.com

MV HOEGH ANTWERP 4

Car Carrier MV ‘HÖEGH ANTWERP’ (6,500-ceu, built in 2013 at Hyundai Mipo); vessel on lease / long-term charter to Hoegh Autoliners.  karatzas.com

MV HOEGH ANTWERP 5

Car Carrier MV ‘HÖEGH ANTWERP’ (6,500-ceu, built in 2013 at Hyundai Mipo); vessel on lease / long-term charter to Hoegh Autoliners.  karatzas.com

MV HOEGH ANTWERP 6

Car Carrier MV ‘HÖEGH ANTWERP’ (6,500-ceu, built in 2013 at Hyundai Mipo); vessel on lease / long-term charter to Hoegh Autoliners.  karatzas.com

MV HOEGH ANTWERP 7

Car Carrier MV ‘HÖEGH ANTWERP’ (6,500-ceu, built in 2013 at Hyundai Mipo); vessel on lease / long-term charter to Hoegh Autoliners. Vessel passing under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. karatzas.com

MV HOEGH ANTWERP 8

Car Carrier MV ‘HÖEGH ANTWERP’ (6,500-ceu, built in 2013 at Hyundai Mipo); vessel on lease / long-term charter to Hoegh Autoliners. Vessel passing under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. karatzas.com

MV HOEGH ANTWERP 9

Car Carrier MV ‘HÖEGH ANTWERP’ (6,500-ceu, built in 2013 at Hyundai Mipo); vessel on lease / long-term charter to Hoegh Autoliners. karatzas.com

MV HOEGH ANTWERP 10

Car Carrier MV ‘HÖEGH ANTWERP’ (6,500-ceu, built in 2013 at Hyundai Mipo); vessel on lease / long-term charter to Hoegh Autoliners. karatzas.com

MV HOEGH ANTWERP 11

Car Carrier MV ‘HÖEGH ANTWERP’ (6,500-ceu, built in 2013 at Hyundai Mipo); vessel on lease / long-term charter to Hoegh Autoliners. karatzas.com

MV HOEGH ANTWERP 12

Car Carrier MV ‘HÖEGH ANTWERP’ (6,500-ceu, built in 2013 at Hyundai Mipo); vessel on lease / long-term charter to Hoegh Autoliners. Crossing paths with MT ‘TORM REPUBLICAN’ products tanker (inbound). karatzas.com

MV HOEGH ANTWERP 13

Car Carrier MV ‘HÖEGH ANTWERP’ (6,500-ceu, built in 2013 at Hyundai Mipo); vessel on lease / long-term charter to Hoegh Autoliners. Crossing paths with containership MV ‘DALLAS EXPRESS’ (inbound). karatzas.com


© 2013-2014 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.

MT ‘TORM REPUBLICAN’

MT ‘TORM REPUBLICAN’ (Ex: Republican – 46,920 DWT, Chemical & Petroleum Products Tanker, Built 2006)

Ex-name is Republican. Launch Name was Republican. Handy Tanker, Call Sign OYNE2, IMO Number 9290658. Built at Hyundai Mipo, Double Hull, Danish Int’l Register Flagged, ABS Classed, Length Overall of 183.00 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 174.00 m., Draught of 12.22 m., Beam of 32.47 m., 52.26 Tonnes per Centimetre Immersion, Gross Tonnage of 29,242, Moulded Depth of 18.80 m., Lightship air draft of 42.76 m., Keel to mast air draft of 49.62 m., Tonnage of 24,280 Panama Canal Net, 25,777 Suez Canal Net, 11,926 International Net, 9,352 Light Displacement and 46,179 Dwt (long). MAN B. & ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 6-cyl., Engine Model 6S50MC6.1 W. Engine, Speed of 14.60 kts, Horsepower of 11,506B at 127, Bunker Capacity of 1,390 tonnes. 1 fixed pitch Propellor.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Torm, Dampskibsselskabet, A/S, URL: http://www.torm.dk.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Cargo Capacity of 51,593 cu.m., Segregated Ballast Tanks, 12 Tanks, 12 Pumps with a total Capacity of 7,200 cu.m., Epoxy Tank Coating, IMO Class 3, Heating Coils, Maximum heating capacity of 66 degrees celsius, 6 Cargo Separations, Marpol Certificate. 6 Cargo Separations, 12 Wing Tanks with a capacity of 51,593 cu.m., all of which are fitted with heating coils, 7 Cargo Manifolds, Stern Discharge, Closed Loading System, Cargo connections have diameters of 12 inches, Manifold height above deck of 2.10 m., Distance from bow to centre manifold is 91.47 m., 12 Centrifugal Pump(s), Maximum operating capacity of cargo pumps is 7,200 t/hr, S/Steel SUS316L cargo lines, Crude Oil Washing. SAFETY AND OTHER DETAILS: Ballast Capacity of 24,957 tonnes, Satellite Communications, Marpol Certificate, Solas Certificate, High Level Alarms, Automatic Ullaging, Stripping System, Inert Gas System, OPA 90 Design, OPA 90 Approved, Vapour Return Ashore, Centre Line Bulkhead.


 

MT TORM REPUBLICAN 1

Chemical & Products Tanker MT ‘TORM REPUBLICAN’ (built at Hyundai Mipo in 2006, 47,000 DWT, IMO III)

MT TORM REPUBLICAN 2

Chemical & Products Tanker MT ‘TORM REPUBLICAN’ (built at Hyundai Mipo in 2006, 47,000 DWT, IMO III); crossing paths with Car Carrier MV ‘HOEGH ANTWERP’ (outbound New York Harbor) karatzas.com

MT TORM REPUBLICAN 3

Chemical & Products Tanker MT ‘TORM REPUBLICAN’ (built at Hyundai Mipo in 2006, 47,000 DWT, IMO III); karatzas.com

MT TORM REPUBLICAN 4

Chemical & Products Tanker MT ‘TORM REPUBLICAN’ (built at Hyundai Mipo in 2006, 47,000 DWT, IMO III); karatzas.com

MT TORM REPUBLICAN 5

Chemical & Products Tanker MT ‘TORM REPUBLICAN’ (built at Hyundai Mipo in 2006, 47,000 DWT, IMO III); karatzas.com

MT TORM REPUBLICAN 6

Chemical & Products Tanker MT ‘TORM REPUBLICAN’ (built at Hyundai Mipo in 2006, 47,000 DWT, IMO III); under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge; karatzas.com

MT TORM REPUBLICAN 7

Chemical & Products Tanker MT ‘TORM REPUBLICAN’ (built at Hyundai Mipo in 2006, 47,000 DWT, IMO III); under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge; karatzas.com

MT TORM REPUBLICAN 8

Chemical & Products Tanker MT ‘TORM REPUBLICAN’ (built at Hyundai Mipo in 2006, 47,000 DWT, IMO III); under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge; karatzas.com

MT TORM REPUBLICAN 9

Chemical & Products Tanker MT ‘TORM REPUBLICAN’ (built at Hyundai Mipo in 2006, 47,000 DWT, IMO III); Downtown Manhattan skyline with World Trade Center and Empire State Building (projected over vessel’s accommodation) karatzas.com

MT TORM REPUBLICAN 10

Chemical & Products Tanker MT ‘TORM REPUBLICAN’ (built at Hyundai Mipo in 2006, 47,000 DWT, IMO III); Downtown Manhattan skyline with World Trade Center karatzas.com

MT TORM REPUBLICAN 11

Chemical & Products Tanker MT ‘TORM REPUBLICAN’ (built at Hyundai Mipo in 2006, 47,000 DWT, IMO III); Downtown Manhattan skyline with World Trade Center karatzas.com

MT TORM REPUBLICAN 12

Chemical & Products Tanker MT ‘TORM REPUBLICAN’ (built at Hyundai Mipo in 2006, 47,000 DWT, IMO III); karatzas.com


© 2013-2014 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.

MV ‘HS PARIS’

MV ‘HS PARIS’ (6,588 TEU, Fully Cellular Container, Built 2012)

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was HS Paris. Post-Panamax Containership, Call Sign D5DA9, IMO Number 9526502. Built at Jiangsu Rongsheng, Liberia Flagged, GL Classed, Length Overall of 299.89 m., Draught of 14.50 m., Beam of 40.00 m., Gross Tonnage of 75,015, Moulded Depth of 24.20 m., Tonnage of 82,826 Dwt (long). ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 10-cyl., Engine Model 10RT-flex96C-B. Wartsila Engine, Speed of 25.30 kts, Horsepower of 43,431BHP.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Hansa Treuhand Schiffsbeteiligungs AG & Co., URL: http://www.hansatreuhand.de.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Teu Capacities of 6,588 Total and 4,940 Homogeneous. Operators are Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC).


 

MV HS PARIS 1

Containership MV ‘HS PARIS’ (6,600-teu, built in 2012 at Jiangsu Rongsheng and owned by Hansa Treuhand Schiffsbeteiligungs) inbound at New York Harbor.

MV HS PARIS 2

Containership MV ‘HS PARIS’ (6,600-teu, built in 2012 at Jiangsu Rongsheng and owned by Hansa Treuhand Schiffsbeteiligungs) inbound at New York Harbor.

MV HS PARIS 3

Containership MV ‘HS PARIS’ (6,600-teu, built in 2012 at Jiangsu Rongsheng and owned by Hansa Treuhand Schiffsbeteiligungs) inbound at New York Harbor.

MV HS PARIS 4

Containership MV ‘HS PARIS’ (6,600-teu, built in 2012 at Jiangsu Rongsheng and owned by Hansa Treuhand Schiffsbeteiligungs) inbound at New York Harbor.

MV HS PARIS 5

Containership MV ‘HS PARIS’ (6,600-teu, built in 2012 at Jiangsu Rongsheng) inbound at New York Harbor; passing under Verrazano Narrows Bridge.

MV HS PARIS 6

Containership MV ‘HS PARIS’ (6,600-teu, built in 2012 at Jiangsu Rongsheng) inbound at New York Harbor; passing under Verrazano Narrows Bridge.

MV HS PARIS 7

Containership MV ‘HS PARIS’ (6,600-teu, built in 2012 at Jiangsu Rongsheng) inbound at New York Harbor; passing under Verrazano Narrows Bridge.

MV HS PARIS 8

Containership MV ‘HS PARIS’ (6,600-teu, built in 2012 at Jiangsu Rongsheng) inbound at New York Harbor; Downtown Manhattan and World Trade Center in the background.

MV HS PARIS 9

Containership MV ‘HS PARIS’ (6,600-teu, built in 2012 at Jiangsu Rongsheng) inbound at New York Harbor; Downtown Manhattan and World Trade Center in the background.

MV HS PARIS 10

Containership MV ‘HS PARIS’ (6,600-teu, built in 2012 at Jiangsu Rongsheng) inbound at New York Harbor; crossing paths with outbound cruiseship MV ‘Explorer of the Seas’.

MV HS PARIS 11

Containership MV ‘HS PARIS’ (6,600-teu, built in 2012 at Jiangsu Rongsheng) inbound at New York Harbor.

MV HS PARIS 12

Containership MV ‘HS PARIS’ (6,600-teu, built in 2012 at Jiangsu Rongsheng) inbound at New York Harbor. 


© 2013-2014 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.