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Images of the LPG tanker MT ‘Melina’ in the Port of Piraeus

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LPG tanker MT ‘Melina’ in the Port of Piraeus
Semi-refrigerated 5,250 cu.m. LPG Carrier, built in 1984

VESSEL IDENTIFICATION: Ex-name is Ledagas. Call Sign SYFW, IMO Number 8411243. Built at Lindenau, Greece Flagged, GL Classed, Ice Strengthened E1 Class, Length Overall of 114.80 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 104.30 m., Draught of 6.70 m., Beam of 17.20 m. 14.60 Tonnes per centimeter Immersion, Gross Tonnage of 5,285, MaK Engine, Horsepower of 4,080. Speed of 13.50 kts. Moulded Depth of 9.50 m., Tonnage of 4,070 Panama Canal Net, 4,080 Suez Canal Net, 1,585 International Net, 3,360 Light Displacement and 5,580 Dwt (long), Cargo Capacity of 3,160 tonnes. ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 4 S.A. 6-cyl., Engine Model 6M551AK, 1 Propellor.

VESSEL’S OWNERS / MANAGERS: Hellenic Petroleum SA, Greece. Technical Manager: Kinetic Shipping Co, Greece.

CARGO HANDLING DETAILS: Cargo Capacity of 5,250 cu.m., Primary Cargo is Butane, Vessel can carry anhydrous ammonia, 4 Cylindrical horizontal Semi-refrigerated tank(s), Minimum tank temperature of -48 degrees Celsius, Maximum tank pressure of 11.20 kilograms force per square centimeter (absolute), 4 Deepwell Pump(s), 1 Booster Pump(s). 3 Compressors, Maximum discharge capability of 520 cu.m./hr.

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Semi-refrigerated LPG tanker MT ‘Melina’ (5,250 cbm, built at Lindenau in 1984) in the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Semi-refrigerated LPG tanker MT ‘Melina’ (5,250 cbm, built at Lindenau in 1984) in the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Semi-refrigerated LPG tanker MT ‘Melina’ (5,250 cbm, built at Lindenau in 1984) in the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Semi-refrigerated LPG tanker MT ‘Melina’ (5,250 cbm, built at Lindenau in 1984) in the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Semi-refrigerated LPG tanker MT ‘Melina’ (5,250 cbm, built at Lindenau in 1984) in the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Semi-refrigerated LPG tanker MT ‘Melina’ (5,250 cbm, built at Lindenau in 1984) in the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Semi-refrigerated LPG tanker MT ‘Melina’ (5,250 cbm, built at Lindenau in 1984) in the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Semi-refrigerated LPG tanker MT ‘Melina’ (5,250 cbm, built at Lindenau in 1984) in the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Semi-refrigerated LPG tanker MT ‘Melina’ (5,250 cbm, built at Lindenau in 1984) in the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Semi-refrigerated LPG tanker MT ‘Melina’ (5,250 cbm, built at Lindenau in 1984) in the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Semi-refrigerated LPG tanker MT ‘Melina’ (5,250 cbm, built at Lindenau in 1984) in the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Semi-refrigerated LPG tanker MT ‘Melina’ (5,250 cbm, built at Lindenau in 1984) in the Port of Piraeus. 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.

Images of Cruiseship MV ‘Thomson Spirit’ in the Port of Piraeus

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Vintage Cruiseship MV ‘Thomson Spirit’ entering the Port of Piraeus                         1,250 Berths Cruise Vessel Built 1983

VESSEL IDENTIFICATION: Ex-names are Spirit, Thomson Spirit, Nieuw Amsterdam, Patriot, Nieuw Amsterdam. Call Sign 9HA2336, IMO Number 8024014. Built at Ch. de l’Atlantique.

VESSEL’S OWNERS / MANAGERS DETAILS: Thompson Cruises, part of TUI Group. For vessel’s description on company’s website, please click here. Additional information on the cruiseship MV ‘Thompson Spirit’ from Wikipedia can be found here.

VESSEL DESCRIPTION: Malta Flagged, LR Classed, Length Overall of 214.66 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 181.62 m., Draught of 7.52 m., Beam of 27.21 m., Gross Tonnage of 33,930, Sulzer Diesel Engine, Speed of 21.00 kts, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 30870. Moulded Depth of 18.85 m., Keel to mast air draft of 49.35 m., Tonnage of 16,025 International Net and 4,150 Dwt (long). ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 7-cyl., Engine Model 7RLB66, 2 Propellors.

Total number of Passengers 1,374, 605 Passenger Cabins, 1232 Passenger Berths, 559 Crew.

MAIN ENGINE: 2 x Diesel – Sulzer Diesel 7RLB66 – 2-stroke 7-cyl. 660mm x1400mm bore/stroke 22,705mkW total at 140rpm.

PROPULSION: 2 x Propeller (Aft) (mechanical).

SALE & PURCHASE HISTORY: Reportedly sold to Clients of Amer. Classic in October 2000 for US$ 114.5m. Reportedly sold to Clients of Carnival Corp. in February 2002 for US$ 79.8m.

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Vintage cruiseship MV ‘ Thomson Spirit’ (built in 1983 at Chantiers de l’Atlantique, France) entering the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Vintage cruiseship MV ‘ Thomson Spirit’ (built in 1983 at Chantiers de l’Atlantique, France) entering the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Vintage cruiseship MV ‘ Thomson Spirit’ (built in 1983 at Chantiers de l’Atlantique, France) entering the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Vintage cruiseship MV ‘ Thomson Spirit’ (built in 1983 at Chantiers de l’Atlantique, France) entering the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Vintage cruiseship MV ‘ Thomson Spirit’ (built in 1983 at Chantiers de l’Atlantique, France) entering the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Vintage cruiseship MV ‘ Thomson Spirit’ (built in 1983 at Chantiers de l’Atlantique, France) entering the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Vintage cruiseship MV ‘ Thomson Spirit’ (built in 1983 at Chantiers de l’Atlantique, France) entering the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Vintage cruiseship MV ‘ Thomson Spirit’ (built in 1983 at Chantiers de l’Atlantique, France) entering the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Vintage cruiseship MV ‘ Thomson Spirit’ (built in 1983 at Chantiers de l’Atlantique, France) entering the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Vintage cruiseship MV ‘ Thomson Spirit’ (built in 1983 at Chantiers de l’Atlantique, France) entering the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Vintage cruiseship MV ‘ Thomson Spirit’ (built in 1983 at Chantiers de l’Atlantique, France) entering the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Vintage cruiseship MV ‘ Thomson Spirit’ (built in 1983 at Chantiers de l’Atlantique, France) entering the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Vintage cruiseship MV ‘ Thomson Spirit’ (built in 1983 at Chantiers de l’Atlantique, France) entering the Port of Piraeus. 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.

Images posted on this blog are typically minimally processed gpeg images of lower resolution. Original images are typically shot in RAW format, which can be provided upon special request.

Images of Ro-Pax Vessel MV ‘Fior di Levante’ in the Port of Piraeus

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Images of Ro-Pax Vessel MV ‘Fior di Levante’ in the Port of Piraeus
1,150 Passengers, Pass / Car Ferry Vessel, built in 1998 at DSME                                                           
VESSEL IDENTIFICATION: Ex-names are Oceanlady, Fior Di Levante, Hyundai Seolbong, Treasure Island. Call Sign SVAH3, IMO Number 9143491. Built at Daewoo (DSME), Greece Flagged, Korean Classed, Length Overall of 118.65 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 107.60 m., Draught of 4.75 m., Beam of 20.00 m., Gross Tonnage of 9,025, Moulded Depth of 11.05 m., Tonnage of 2,707 International Net and 1,645 Dwt (long).

VESSEL’S OWNERS / MANAGERS DETAILS: Levante Ferries Maritime Co, Greece. Additional info of the ‘Flower of the East’, from the shipowners’ website.

CARGO HANDLING DETAILS: Vehicle Capacity of 50 Cars, 1 Bow Ramp(s). Total number of Passengers 1,150.

MAIN ENGINE: 2 x Diesel – MAN B. & W. Alpha 16V28/32A – 4-stroke 16-cyl. 280mm x320mm bore/stroke 6,140mkW total at 775rpm. Speed of 17.00 kts, Horsepower of 8350, Bunker Capacity of 215 tonnes. 2 x Gearbox. PROPULSION: 2 x Propeller (Aft) (mechanical).

AUXILIARY: 3 x Aux. Diesel Gen – 4-stroke driving 3 x AC generator(s) at 1,680 ekW total, (2,100kVA total) 450V.

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Brightly colored, Ro-Pax vessel (1,150 pax capacity, 300 cars) at Molos Drapetsonas in Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Brightly colored, Ro-Pax vessel (1,150 pax capacity, 300 cars) at Molos Drapetsonas in Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Brightly colored, Ro-Pax vessel (1,150 pax capacity, 300 cars) at Molos Drapetsonas in Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Brightly colored, Ro-Pax vessel (1,150 pax capacity, 300 cars) at Molos Drapetsonas in Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Brightly colored, Ro-Pax vessel (1,150 pax capacity, 300 cars) at Molos Drapetsonas in Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Brightly colored, Ro-Pax vessel (1,150 pax capacity, 300 cars) at Molos Drapetsonas in Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Brightly colored, Ro-Pax vessel (1,150 pax capacity, 300 cars) at Molos Drapetsonas in Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Brightly colored, Ro-Pax vessel (1,150 pax capacity, 300 cars) at Molos Drapetsonas in Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Brightly colored, Ro-Pax vessel (1,150 pax capacity, 300 cars) at Molos Drapetsonas in Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Brightly colored, Ro-Pax vessel (1,150 pax capacity, 300 cars) at Molos Drapetsonas in Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Brightly colored, Ro-Pax vessel (1,150 pax capacity, 300 cars) at Molos Drapetsonas in Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Brightly colored, Ro-Pax vessel (1,150 pax capacity, 300 cars) at Molos Drapetsonas in Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Brightly colored, Ro-Pax vessel (1,150 pax capacity, 300 cars) at Molos Drapetsonas in Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Brightly colored, Ro-Pax vessel (1,150 pax capacity, 300 cars) at Molos Drapetsonas in Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Vessels at Molos Drapetsonas in Piraeus. 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.

Images posted on this blog are typically minimally processed gpeg images of lower resolution. Original images are typically shot in RAW format, which can be provided upon special request.

Images of Car Carrier MV ‘Horizon Highway’

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Images of newly-delivered MV ‘Horizon Highway’ departing the Port of Piraeus
7,500-ceu, Pure Car Carrier (PCC) Vessel, built in 2016

VESSEL IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Horizon Highway. Call Sign 3FVP9, IMO Number 9726700. Built at Shin Kurushima, Panama Flagged, NKK Classed, Length Overall of 200 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 196.00 m., Draught of 10.25 m., Beam of 38.00 m., Gross Tonnage of 75,036, Moulded Depth of 14.65 m., Tonnage of 23,430 International Net and 20,260 Dwt (long).

VESSEL’S OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd (K-Line), Japan. Website: http://www.kline.co.jp. Info on K-Line’s Far East to Europe car carrier service can be found here. Info on sistership vessel MV ‘Hamburg Highway’ can be found here.

CARGO HANDLING CAPACITIES: Vehicle Capacity of 7,500 Cars, 12 Vehicle Decks, 1 Quarter Ramp(s), Ship is able to transit the newly expanded locks of the Panama Canal, but is not able to transit the old locks.

MAIN ENGINE: 1 x Diesel – Mitsubishi HI Engine 7UEC60LSE-eco-A2 – 2-stroke 7-cyl. 600mm x2400mm bore/stroke 13,200mkW total at 104rpm.

AUXILIARY: 3 x Aux. Diesel Gen – 4-stroke driving 3 x AC generator(s) at 2,850ekW total, (3,563kVA total), 1 x Emergency Gen – 4-stroke driving 1 x AC generator(s) at 950ekW total, (1,188kVA total).

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Delivered earlier in 2016 by Shin Kurushima in Japan for K-Line, 7,500-ceu car carrier MV ‘Horizon Highway’ departing the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Delivered earlier in 2016 by Shin Kurushima in Japan for K-Line, 7,500-ceu car carrier MV ‘Horizon Highway’ departing the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Delivered earlier in 2016 by Shin Kurushima in Japan for K-Line, 7,500-ceu car carrier MV ‘Horizon Highway’ departing the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Delivered earlier in 2016 by Shin Kurushima in Japan for K-Line, 7,500-ceu car carrier MV ‘Horizon Highway’ departing the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Delivered earlier in 2016 by Shin Kurushima in Japan for K-Line, 7,500-ceu car carrier MV ‘Horizon Highway’ departing the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Delivered earlier in 2016 by Shin Kurushima in Japan for K-Line, 7,500-ceu car carrier MV ‘Horizon Highway’ departing the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Delivered earlier in 2016 by Shin Kurushima in Japan for K-Line, 7,500-ceu car carrier MV ‘Horizon Highway’ departing the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Delivered earlier in 2016 by Shin Kurushima in Japan for K-Line, 7,500-ceu car carrier MV ‘Horizon Highway’ departing the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Delivered earlier in 2016 by Shin Kurushima in Japan for K-Line, 7,500-ceu car carrier MV ‘Horizon Highway’ departing the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Delivered earlier in 2016 by Shin Kurushima in Japan for K-Line, 7,500-ceu car carrier MV ‘Horizon Highway’ departing the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Delivered earlier in 2016 by Shin Kurushima in Japan for K-Line, 7,500-ceu car carrier MV ‘Horizon Highway’ departing the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Delivered earlier in 2016 by Shin Kurushima in Japan for K-Line, 7,500-ceu car carrier MV ‘Horizon Highway’ departing the Port of Piraeus. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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Delivered earlier in 2016 by Shin Kurushima in Japan for K-Line, 7,500-ceu car carrier MV ‘Horizon Highway’ departing the Port of Piraeus. 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.

Images posted on this blog are typically minimally processed gpeg images of lower resolution. Original images are typically shot in RAW format, which can be provided upon special request.