MV ‘COUGAR ACE’

Infamous Car Carrier MV ’Cougar Ace’ entering the New York Harbor
6,400 Cars Pure Car Carrier Built 1993

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Cougar Ace. Call Sign 9VKE, IMO Number 9051375. Built at Kanasashi K.K., Singapore Flagged, NKK Classed, Length Overall of 199.50 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 190.00 m., Draught of 9.72 m., Beam of 32.26 m., Gross Tonnage of 55,328, Mitsubishi – Kobe Engine, Speed of 18.60 kts at 44.60 tonnes per day, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 13500, Bunker Capacity of 2,158 tonnes.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Singapore Shipping Corporation Limited (SSC), Singapore; website: http://www.singaporeshipping.com.sg.

CARGO-HANDLING DETAILS: Vehicle Capacity of 6,400 Cars, 12 Vehicle Decks, 2 Side Ramp(s) with a Length of 17.10 m. and a width of 4.00 m., 1 Quarter Ramp(s) with a Length of 30.70 m., a width of 5.50 m. and a maximum load of 51 tonnes.

DIMENSIONS/TONNAGES: Moulded Depth of 21.41 m., Tonnage of 17,224 International Net and 18,623 Dwt (long). ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 7-cyl., Engine Model 7UEC60LS, 1 Propellor, 1 Bow Thruster(s). SAFETY AND OTHER DETAILS: Last known special survey in October 2008.
Equipment Details

MAIN ENGINE: 1 x Diesel – Mitsubishi – Kobe 7UEC60LS 2-stroke 7-cyl. 600mm x 2200mm bore/stroke – 9,929mkW total at 100rpm.

PROPULSOR: 1 x Propeller (Aft Centre) (mechanical), 100rpm.

POS, PROPULSOR: 1 x Pos, Tunnel Thruster (Fwd.).

OTHER ENGINE EQUIPMENT: 1 x Screw Shaft.

LIFTING EQUIPMENT: No Cargo Gear.

NB: Car Carrier MV ‘Cougar Ace’ had been front page news in the summer of 2006, when laden with 4,800 vehicles, mostly Mazdas, developed heavy listing to port during ballast water exchange. Almost ten years later, her portside shows considerable rusting on these pictures.


 

MV COUGAR ACE 1©

Infamous for capsizing in 2006 at Auletian Islands with 4,800 cars onboard, car carrier MV ‘Cougar Ace’ (6,400-ceu, Kanasashi K.K., 1993) entering the New York Harbor on a sunny August afternoon. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

MV COUGAR ACE 2©

Infamous for capsizing in 2006 at Auletian Islands with 4,800 cars onboard, car carrier MV ‘Cougar Ace’ (6,400-ceu, Kanasashi K.K., 1993) entering the New York Harbor on a sunny August afternoon. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

MV COUGAR ACE 3©

Infamous for capsizing in 2006 at Auletian Islands with 4,800 cars onboard, car carrier MV ‘Cougar Ace’ (6,400-ceu, Kanasashi K.K., 1993) entering the New York Harbor on a sunny August afternoon. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

MV COUGAR ACE 4©

Infamous for capsizing in 2006 at Auletian Islands with 4,800 cars onboard, car carrier MV ‘Cougar Ace’ (6,400-ceu, Kanasashi K.K., 1993) entering the New York Harbor on a sunny August afternoon. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

MV COUGAR ACE 5©

Infamous for capsizing in 2006 at Auletian Islands with 4,800 cars onboard, car carrier MV ‘Cougar Ace’ (6,400-ceu, Kanasashi K.K., 1993) entering the New York Harbor on a sunny August afternoon. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

MV COUGAR ACE 6©

Infamous for capsizing in 2006 at Auletian Islands with 4,800 cars onboard, car carrier MV ‘Cougar Ace’ (6,400-ceu, Kanasashi K.K., 1993) entering the New York Harbor on a sunny August afternoon. Downtown Manhattan skyline on the background. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

MV COUGAR ACE 7©

Infamous for capsizing in 2006 at Auletian Islands with 4,800 cars onboard, car carrier MV ‘Cougar Ace’ (6,400-ceu, Kanasashi K.K., 1993) entering the New York Harbor on a sunny August afternoon. Partial Downtown Manhattan skyline on the horizon; Statue of Liberty visible. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

MV COUGAR ACE 8©

Infamous for capsizing in 2006 at Auletian Islands with 4,800 cars onboard, car carrier MV ‘Cougar Ace’ (6,400-ceu, Kanasashi K.K., 1993) entering the New York Harbor on a sunny August afternoon. Statue of Liberty is visible in front of the ship’s bow. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

MV COUGAR ACE 9©

Infamous for capsizing in 2006 at Auletian Islands with 4,800 cars onboard, car carrier MV ‘Cougar Ace’ (6,400-ceu, Kanasashi K.K., 1993) entering the New York Harbor on a sunny August afternoon. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

MV COUGAR ACE 10©

Infamous for capsizing in 2006 at Auletian Islands with 4,800 cars onboard, car carrier MV ‘Cougar Ace’ (6,400-ceu, Kanasashi K.K., 1993) entering the New York Harbor on a sunny August afternoon. Downtown Manhattan skyline in the background. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

MV COUGAR ACE 11©

Infamous for capsizing in 2006 at Auletian Islands with 4,800 cars onboard, car carrier MV ‘Cougar Ace’ (6,400-ceu, Kanasashi K.K., 1993) entering the New York Harbor on a sunny August afternoon. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

MV COUGAR ACE 12

Infamous for capsizing in 2006 at Auletian Islands with 4,800 cars onboard, car carrier MV ‘Cougar Ace’ (6,400-ceu, Kanasashi K.K., 1993) entering the New York Harbor on a sunny August afternoon. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

MV COUGAR ACE 13©

Infamous for capsizing in 2006 at Auletian Islands with 4,800 cars onboard, car carrier MV ‘Cougar Ace’ (6,400-ceu, Kanasashi K.K., 1993) entering the New York Harbor on a sunny August afternoon. Karatzas Photographie Maritime


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MV ‘HOEGH INCHON’

Images of Car Carrier MV ‘Hoegh Inchon’ (Ex: Maersk Tide)
4,347 Cars Pure Car Carrier Built 1997

IDENTIFICATION: Ex-name is Maersk Tide. Launch Name was Maersk Tide. Call Sign 9VEC, IMO Number 9088249. Built at Hashihama Zosen, Singapore Flagged, LR Classed, Moulded Depth of 14.65 m., Tonnage of 13,265 International Net and 12,293 Dwt (long). Length Overall of 179.48 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 170.00 m., Draught of 8.75 m., Beam of 32.20 m., 44.30 Tonnes per Centimetre Immersion, Gross Tonnage of 44,219. ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 7-cyl., Engine Model 7S60MC6, MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 19.90 kts at 47.00 tonnes per day, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 19460, Bunker Capacity of 2,794 tonnes. 1 Propellor, 1 Bow Thruster(s).

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Hoegh Autoliners AS, Norway; website: http://www.hoegh.com.

CARGO HANDLING: 10 deck(s). Vehicle Capacity of 4,347 Cars, 10 Vehicle Decks, 1 Stern Ramp(s) with a Length of 12.50 m., a width of 7.00 m. and a maximum load of 80 tonnes, 2 Side Ramp(s).

MAIN ENGINE:  1 x Diesel – MAN B. & W. 7S60MC6 2-stroke 7-cyl. 600mm x 2292mm bore/stroke – 14,315mkW total at 105rpm.

AUXILIARY:  3 x Aux. Diesel Gen – 4-stroke driving 3 x AC generator(s) at 3,510ekW total, (4,387.50kVA total) 450V at 60Hz.

PROPULSOR: 1 x Propeller (Aft Centre) (mechanical), 105rpm.

POS, PROPULSOR:  1 x Pos, Tunnel Thruster (Fwd.).

LIFTING EQUIPMENT:  No Cargo Gear.


 

MV HOEGH INCHON

Pure Car Carrier (PCC) MV ‘Hoegh Inchon’ (built at Hashihama Zosen, Japan, in 1997 with ten decks and ca. 4,400-ceu capacity) departing New York Harbor. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

MV HOEGH INCHON 2

Pure Car Carrier (PCC) MV ‘Hoegh Inchon’ (built at Hashihama Zosen, Japan, in 1997 with ten decks and ca. 4,400-ceu capacity) departing New York Harbor. Manhattan skyline in the background. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

MV HOEGH INCHON 3

Pure Car Carrier (PCC) MV ‘Hoegh Inchon’ (built at Hashihama Zosen, Japan, in 1997 with ten decks and ca. 4,400-ceu capacity) departing New York Harbor. Starboard bow detail. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

MV HOEGH INCHON 4

Pure Car Carrier (PCC) MV ‘Hoegh Inchon’ (built at Hashihama Zosen, Japan, in 1997 with ten decks and ca. 4,400-ceu capacity) departing New York Harbor. Manhattan skyline in the background, and anchored Jones Act tanker MT ‘Eagle Ford’ in the foreground. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

MV HOEGH INCHON 5

Pure Car Carrier (PCC) MV ‘Hoegh Inchon’ (built at Hashihama Zosen, Japan, in 1997 with ten decks and ca. 4,400-ceu capacity) departing New York Harbor. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

MV HOEGH INCHON 6

Pure Car Carrier (PCC) MV ‘Hoegh Inchon’ (built at Hashihama Zosen, Japan, in 1997 with ten decks and ca. 4,400-ceu capacity) departing New York Harbor. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

MV HOEGH INCHON 7

Pure Car Carrier (PCC) MV ‘Hoegh Inchon’ (built at Hashihama Zosen, Japan, in 1997 with ten decks and ca. 4,400-ceu capacity) departing New York Harbor. Framed by the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

MV HOEGH INCHON 8

Pure Car Carrier (PCC) MV ‘Hoegh Inchon’ (built at Hashihama Zosen, Japan, in 1997 with ten decks and ca. 4,400-ceu capacity) departing New York Harbor. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

MV HOEGH INCHON 9

Pure Car Carrier (PCC) MV ‘Hoegh Inchon’ (built at Hashihama Zosen, Japan, in 1997 with ten decks and ca. 4,400-ceu capacity) departing New York Harbor. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

MV HOEGH INCHON 10

Pure Car Carrier (PCC) MV ‘Hoegh Inchon’ (built at Hashihama Zosen, Japan, in 1997 with ten decks and ca. 4,400-ceu capacity) departing New York Harbor. Starboard stern detail with view of the quarter ramp. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

MV HOEGH INCHON 11

Pure Car Carrier (PCC) MV ‘Hoegh Inchon’ (built at Hashihama Zosen, Japan, in 1997 with ten decks and ca. 4,400-ceu capacity) departing New York Harbor. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

MV HOEGH INCHON 12

Pure Car Carrier (PCC) MV ‘Hoegh Inchon’ (built at Hashihama Zosen, Japan, in 1997 with ten decks and ca. 4,400-ceu capacity) departing New York Harbor. Partial view of Fort Wadsworth. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.


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MV ‘GUARDIAN LEADER’

Images of Car Carrier Vessel MV ‘Guardian Leader’
(6,400 Cars Pure Car Carrier Built 2008)

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Guardian Leader. Call Sign C6WZ2, IMO Number 9388716. DIMENSIONS/TONNAGES: Moulded Depth of 19.98 m., Lightship air draft of 46.00 m., Tonnage of 21,037 International Net and 20,847 Dwt (long). Built at Stocznia Gdynia, Bahamas Flagged, DNV Classed, Ice Strengthened C Class, Length Overall of 199.98 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 187.91 m., Draught of 10.00 m., Beam of 32.26 m., Gross Tonnage of 57,692, ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 7-cyl., Engine Model 7S60MC-C7.1, MAN B. & W. 1 fixed pitch Propellor, 1 Bow Thruster(s) of 1400.00  Engine, Speed of 20.00 kts, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 21495, Bunker Capacity of 3,944 tonnes.
Company Details

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Ray Car Carriers Ltd (Ray Shipping); website: raycarcarriers.com.

CARGO HOLDING CAPACITY: Vehicle Capacity of 6,400 Cars, 13 Vehicle Decks, 1 Quarter Ramp(s) with a Width of 7.00 m. and a maximum load of 150 tonnes, 1 Side Ramp(s) with a Width of 5.00 m. and a maximum load of 22 tonnes.

MAIN ENGINE
1 x Diesel – MAN B. & W. 7S60MC-C7.1 2-stroke 7-cyl. 600mm x 2400mm bore/stroke – 15,820mkW total at 105rpm.

PROPULSION
1 x FP Propeller (Aft Centre) (mechanical), 105rpm.
1 x Pos, Tunnel Thruster (Fwd.) (electric) at 1,400ekW total AC.

OTHER ENGINE EQUIPMENT
1 x Screw Shaft.

LIFTING EQUIPMENT
No Cargo Gear.


 

MV GUARDIAN LEADER 1

Built in 2008 at Stocznia Gdynia (Poland), 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Guardian Leader’ inbound in Port of Hamburg, March 2015; Karatzas Photographie Maritime

MV GUARDIAN LEADER 2

Built in 2008 at Stocznia Gdynia (Poland), 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Guardian Leader’ inbound in Port of Hamburg, March 2015; Karatzas Photographie Maritime

MV GUARDIAN LEADER 3

Built in 2008 at Stocznia Gdynia (Poland), 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Guardian Leader’ inbound in Port of Hamburg, March 2015; Karatzas Photographie Maritime

MV GUARDIAN LEADER 4

Built in 2008 at Stocznia Gdynia (Poland), 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Guardian Leader’ inbound in Port of Hamburg, March 2015; Karatzas Photographie Maritime

MV GUARDIAN LEADER 5

Built in 2008 at Stocznia Gdynia (Poland), 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Guardian Leader’ inbound in Port of Hamburg, March 2015; Karatzas Photographie Maritime

MV GUARDIAN LEADER 6

Built in 2008 at Stocznia Gdynia (Poland), 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Guardian Leader’ inbound in Port of Hamburg, March 2015; Karatzas Photographie Maritime

MV GUARDIAN LEADER 7

Built in 2008 at Stocznia Gdynia (Poland), 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Guardian Leader’ inbound in Port of Hamburg, March 2015; Karatzas Photographie Maritime

MV GUARDIAN LEADER 8

Built in 2008 at Stocznia Gdynia (Poland), 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Guardian Leader’ inbound in Port of Hamburg, March 2015; Karatzas Photographie Maritime

MV GUARDIAN LEADER 9

Built in 2008 at Stocznia Gdynia (Poland), 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Guardian Leader’ inbound in Port of Hamburg, March 2015; Karatzas Photographie Maritime

MV GUARDIAN LEADER 10

Built in 2008 at Stocznia Gdynia (Poland), 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Guardian Leader’ inbound in Port of Hamburg, March 2015; Karatzas Photographie Maritime

MV GUARDIAN LEADER 11

Built in 2008 at Stocznia Gdynia (Poland), 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Guardian Leader’ inbound in Port of Hamburg, March 2015; Karatzas Photographie Maritime

MV GUARDIAN LEADER 12

Built in 2008 at Stocznia Gdynia (Poland), 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Guardian Leader’ inbound in Port of Hamburg, March 2015; Karatzas Photographie Maritime


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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.

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MV ‘NEPTUNE LEADER’

Images of Pure Car Carrier (PCC) MV ‘NEPTUNE LEADER’ 
(4,318 Cars, Built in 2008 at Naikai S.B.)

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Neptune Leader. Call Sign 9VIJ6, IMO Number 9402744. Built at Naikai S.B., Singapore Flagged, NKK Classed, Length Overall of 183.00 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 170.00 m., Draught of 8.70 m., Beam of 30.20 m., Gross Tonnage of 44,412, Moulded Depth of 10.70 m., Tonnage of 13,324 International Net and 12,650 Dwt (long). Engine Description 2 S.A. 6-cyl., Engine Model 6S60MC-C7.1 MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 20.00 kts, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 18424, Bunker Capacity of 2,719 tonnes. 1 Propellor.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Sandigan Ship Services Inc.; company website: http://www.sandiganship.com.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Vehicle Capacity of 4,318 Cars, 11 Vehicle Decks, 1 Quarter Ramp(s), 1 Side Ramp(s).


 

MV NEPTUNE LEADER 1

Car Carrier ‘Neptune Leader’ (4,300-ceu, built in 2008 at Naikai S.B., Japan) arriving at New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV NEPTUNE LEADER 2

Car Carrier ‘Neptune Leader’ (4,300-ceu, built in 2008 at Naikai S.B., Japan) arriving at New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV NEPTUNE LEADER 3

Car Carrier ‘Neptune Leader’ (4,300-ceu, built in 2009 at Naikai S.B., Japan) arriving at New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV NEPTUNE LEADER 4

Car Carrier ‘Neptune Leader’ (4,300-ceu, built in 2009 at Naikai S.B., Japan) arriving at New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV NEPTUNE LEADER 5

Car Carrier ‘Neptune Leader’ (4,300-ceu, built in 2009 at Naikai S.B., Japan) arriving at New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV NEPTUNE LEADER 6

Car Carrier ‘Neptune Leader’ (4,300-ceu, built in 2009 at Naikai S.B., Japan) arriving at New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV NEPTUNE LEADER 7

Car Carrier ‘Neptune Leader’ (4,300-ceu, built in 2009 at Naikai S.B., Japan) arriving at New York Harbor. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. http://www.karatzas.com

MV NEPTUNE LEADER 8

Car Carrier ‘Neptune Leader’ (4,300-ceu, built in 2009 at Naikai S.B., Japan) arriving at New York Harbor. Passing under teh Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. http://www.karatzas.com

MV NEPTUNE LEADER 9

Car Carrier ‘Neptune Leader’ (4,300-ceu, built in 2009 at Naikai S.B., Japan) arriving at New York Harbor. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. http://www.karatzas.com

MV NEPTUNE LEADER 10

Car Carrier ‘Neptune Leader’ (4,300-ceu, built in 2009 at Naikai S.B., Japan) arriving at New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV NEPTUNE LEADER 11

Car Carrier ‘Neptune Leader’ (4,300-ceu, built in 2009 at Naikai S.B., Japan) arriving at New York Harbor. Downtown Manhattan skyline in the background. http://www.karatzas.com

MV NEPTUNE LEADER 12

Car Carrier ‘Neptune Leader’ (4,300-ceu, built in 2009 at Naikai S.B., Japan) arriving at New York Harbor. Passing the Statue of Liberty. http://www.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.