Images of Vessel MV ‘ND Maritsa’ in the Mississippi River
Ultramax Drybulk Vessel 61,270 DWT, built in 2016

VESSEL’S IDENTIFICATION & DESCRIPTION: Ex-name is Loch Ness, Call Sign V7A2538, IMO Number 9788679, Hull Number 3668. Built at SHIN KURUSHIMA TOYOHASHI SHIPBUILDING CO., LTD., delivered in May 2016, Marshall Islands Flagged, NKK Classed (NS*(CSR, BC-A, BC-XII, GRAB 20, EQ C DG, PSPC-WBT)(ESP)
MNS*) , P&I insurance with Standard Club P&I, Length Overall of 199.90 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 196.50 m., Draught of 13.00 m., Moulded Depth of 18.70 m., , Beam of 32.25 m., 60.14 Tonnes per Centimeter Immersion, Gross Tonnage of 35,025, Tonnage of 29,008 Panama Canal Net, 32,240 Suez Canal Net, 19,844 International Net and 60,304 Dwt (long)., Design SKDY 61K by Shin Kurushima Group, MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 14.00 kts at 28.20 tonnes per day, Heavy Fuel Oil (IFO 380), Horsepower of 10,714, Power Type: Diesel 2-Stroke, BWTS (Fitted), Eco – Electronic Engine Modern.

VESSEL’S MANAGERS / OWNERS: Neptune Dry Management Co, Piraeus, Greece.
Technical Manager: Neptune Dry Management Co, Piraeus, Greece.
Operator: Neptune Dry Management Co, Piraeus, Greece. Registered Owner: THETIS SHIPOWNING COMPANY LIMITED

CARGO CAPACITIES & HANDLING: Grain Capacity of 77,475 cu.m., Bale Capacity of 74,270 cu.m., 5 Holds, 5 Hatches, Strengthened for Heavy Cargo, 4 Crane(s) with a safe working load of 30.7 tonnes, Grab Fitted,, Hatch Dimensions are 1 @ 23.52 x 19.20 m., 1 @ 23.52 x 19.20 m., 1 @ 23.52 x 19.20 m., 1 @ 23.52 x 19.20 m., 1 @ 17.64 x 19.20 m.. BWTS – Ballast Water Treatment System – JFE Engineering BallastAce® 2000×1-L at 2000cu.m/hr.

POWER PLANT & PROPULSION:
MAIN ENGINE: 1 x Diesel – MAN B. & W. 6S50ME-B9.3 – 2-stroke 6-cyl. 500mm x2214mm bore/stroke 7,880mkW total at 99rpm.
AUXILIARIES: 3 x Aux. Diesel Gen. – Yanmar 6EY18ALW – 4-stroke 6-cyl. 180mm x 280mm bore/stroke 2,400mkW total at 900rpm driving 3 x AC generator(s) at 60Hz.
PROPULSOR: 1 x FP Propeller (Aft Centre) (mechanical).
OTHER ENGINE EQUIPMENT: 1 x Screw Shaft.
ENVIRONMENTAL EQUIPMENT 1 x BWTS – Ballast Water Treatment System – JFE Engineering BallastAce® 2000×1-L at 2000cu.m/hr.
LIFTING EQUIPMENT: 4 x Crane – MacGregor (Centreline) SWL 30.70 tons.
EMERGENCY: 1 x Emergency Diesel Gen. – Deutz TCD914L06M – 4-stroke 6-cyl. 102mm x 132mm bore/stroke 129mkW total at 1,800rpm driving 1 x AC generator(s) at 60Hz.

SALE & PURCHASE HISTORY: Reported sold to Greek interests in May 2019 at US$ 23 million.

Ultramax vessel MV ‘ND Maritsa’ pictured sailing downstream in the Mississippi River in laden condition. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Ultramax vessel MV ‘ND Maritsa’ pictured sailing downstream in the Mississippi River in laden condition. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Ultramax vessel MV ‘ND Maritsa’ pictured sailing downstream in the Mississippi River in laden condition. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Ultramax vessel MV ‘ND Maritsa’ pictured sailing downstream in the Mississippi River in laden condition. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Ultramax vessel MV ‘ND Maritsa’ pictured sailing downstream in the Mississippi River in laden condition. Detail of the accommodation, superstructure and stern. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Ultramax vessel MV ‘ND Maritsa’ pictured sailing downstream in the Mississippi River in laden condition. Detail of bow and bow wave. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Ultramax vessel MV ‘ND Maritsa’ pictured sailing downstream in the Mississippi River in laden  condition. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Ultramax vessel MV ‘ND Maritsa’ pictured sailing downstream in the Mississippi River in laden condition. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Ultramax vessel MV ‘ND Maritsa’ pictured sailing downstream in the Mississippi River in laden condition. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Ultramax vessel MV ‘ND Maritsa’ pictured sailing downstream in the Mississippi River in laden condition. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Ultramax vessel MV ‘ND Maritsa’ pictured sailing downstream in the Mississippi River in laden condition. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Ultramax vessel MV ‘ND Maritsa’ pictured sailing downstream in the Mississippi River in laden condition. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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