Images of Products Tanker MT ‘Anichkov Bridge’ Entering New York Harbor

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co.

Products Tanker MT ‘Anichkov Bridge’
Chemical & Oil Carrier 47,840 DWT, built in 2003 at Hyundai Mipo

VESSEL IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Anichkov Bridge. Call Sign UBEL9, IMO Number 9256901.Built at Hyundai Mipo, Double Hull, Russia Flagged, DNV, Russian Classed, Ice Strengthened 1A Class, Length Overall of 183.35 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 174.00 m., Draught of 12.50 m., Beam of 32.20 m., Moulded Depth of 18.00 m., Lightship air draft of 42.65 m., Keel to mast air draft of 49.65 m., Tonnage of 23,120 Panama Canal Net, 25,200 Suez Canal Net, 13,085 International Net, 9,735 Light Displacement and 47,085 Dwt (long). 52.00 Tonnes per Centimeter Immersion, Gross Tonnage of 27,830, MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 14.50 kts at 36.00 tonnes per day, Intermediate Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 15,025, Bunker Capacity of 3,235 tonnes.

VESSEL OWNERS / MANAGERS: Sovcomflot JSC, Moscow, Russia.

CARGO HANDLING DETAILS: Cargo Capacity of 49,550 cu.m., 6 Cargo Separations, 12 Wing Tanks with a capacity of 49,550 cu.m. Segregated Ballast Tanks, 12 Tanks, 12 Pumps with a total Capacity of 3,600 cu.m., Epoxy Tank Coating, IMO Class 3, Heat Exchangers, Maximum heating capacity of 57 degrees Celsius, 6 Cargo Separations. 6 Cargo Manifolds, Stern Discharge, Closed Loading System.

ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 7-cyl., Engine Model 7S50MC-C8.1, 1 x Diesel – MAN B. & W. 7S50MC-C8.1 – 2-stroke 7-cyl. 500mm x2000mm bore/stroke 11,060mkW total at 127rpm. 1 Controllable Propellor, Bow Thruster.

AUXILIARY: 3 x Aux. Diesel Gen – 4-stroke driving 3 x AC generator(s) at 2,730ekW total, (3,413kVA total), 1 x Emergency Gen – 4-stroke driving 1 x AC generator(s) at 120ekW total, (150kVA total).

PROPULSION: 1 x CP Propeller (Aft Centre) (mechanical), 127rpm.
POS, PROPULSOR: 1 x Pos, Tunnel Thruster (Fwd.) (electric) at 950ekW total AC.

Sovcomflot’s Products Tanker MT ‘Anichkov Bridge’ passing under the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge, entering the Upper New York Harbor. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Sovcomflot’s Products Tanker MT ‘Anichkov Bridge’ entering the Upper New York Harbor. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Sovcomflot’s Products Tanker MT ‘Anichkov Bridge’ passing under the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge, entering the Upper New York Harbor. Fort Wadsworth in the foreground. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Sovcomflot’s Products Tanker MT ‘Anichkov Bridge’ entering the Upper New York Harbor. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Sovcomflot’s Products Tanker MT ‘Anichkov Bridge’ entering the Upper New York Harbor. Manhattan skyline in the background, Fort Wadsworth in the foreground. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Sovcomflot’s Products Tanker MT ‘Anichkov Bridge’ entering the Upper New York Harbor. Manhattan skyline in the background. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Sovcomflot’s Products Tanker MT ‘Anichkov Bridge’ entering the Upper New York Harbor. Manhattan skyline in the background. Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ outbound. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

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

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co.

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.

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

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

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Images of tanker MT ‘Nord Intelligence’ against the Manhattan Skyline

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co.

Images of Product Tanker MT ‘Nord Intelligence’
47,975 DWT, Product Carrier Built 2010

VESSEL DETAILS: Call Sign 9V8511, IMO Number 9561368. Built at Iwagi Zosen, Double Hull, Singapore Flagged, ABS Classed. Length Overall of 179.99 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 172.00 m., Draught of 12.60 m., Beam of 32.20 m., 51.80. Moulded Depth of 19.05 m., Keel to mast air draft of 45.00 m., Tonnage of 23,900 Panama Canal Net, 27,500 Suez Canal Net, 12,680 International Net, 10,025 Light Displacement and 47,217 Dwt (long). MAIN ENGINE 1 x Diesel – MAN B. & W. 6S50MC-C8.2 – 2-stroke 6-cyl Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 12889. 500mm x2000mm bore/stroke 9,480mkW.

VESSEL OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Epic Shipping Pte Ltd, Singapore; website: http://www.epicshipman.com.

CARGO HANDLING DETAILS: Cargo Capacities of 52,688 cu.m. and 331,398 Barrels, Segregated Ballast Tanks, 4 Pumps with a total Capacity of 4,400 cu.m., Epoxy Tank Coating, Heating Coils. 4 Cargo Separations, 4 Cargo Manifolds, Stern Discharge, Closed Loading System, Cargo connections have diameters of 16, 12, 10 and 8 inches, Manifold height above deck of 2.10 m., Distance from bow to center manifold is 92.40 m., 4 Centrifugal Pump(s), Maximum operating capacity of cargo pumps is 4,400 t/hr, Steel cargo lines.