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MV ‘QUEEN MARY 2’

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Images of Cruiseship MV ‘QUEEN MARY 2’ (2,620 Berths, Cruise Vessel, Built 2003)

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Queen Mary 2. Call Sign ZCEF6, IMO Number 9241061. Built at Ch. de l’Atlantique, Bermuda Flagged, LR Classed, Length Overall of 345.03 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 301.35 m., Draught of 10.30 m., Beam of 41.00 m., Gross Tonnage of 148,528, Moulded Depth of 31.14 m., Keel to mast air draft of 72.00 m., Tonnage of 98,720 International Net and 18,886 Dwt (long). ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 4 S.A. 16-cyl., Engine Model 16V46C Wartsila Engine, Speed of 29.40 kts, Horsepower of 172,478B at 500. 4 Azimuth Propellors.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Cunard Line Ltd.; company website: http://www.cunard.co.uk/.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Total number of Passengers 2,800, 1310 Passenger Cabins, 2620 Passenger Berths, 13 Passenger Decks, 1253 Crew.

LINKS OF INTEREST:                                                                                               ‘Seven Days on the Queen Mary 2’, The New York Times, February 8, 2013.                       ‘Battle of the Queens: Queen Mary vs. Queen Mary 2’                                                QUEEN MARY 2 Deck Plan, accessed online September 2014; courtesy Cunard Line, Ltd.

 

MV QUEEN MARY 2_1

Cunard’s flagship ‘Queen Mary 2’ (QM2), built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003, departing New York. http://www.karatzas.com

MV QUEEN MARY 2_2

Cunard’s flagship ‘Queen Mary 2’ (QM2), built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003, departing New York. http://www.karatzas.com

MV QUEEN MARY 2_3

Cunard’s flagship ‘Queen Mary 2’ (QM2), built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003, departing New York. Leaving behind the Downtown Manhattan skyline. http://www.karatzas.com

MV QUEEN MARY 2_4

Cunard’s flagship ‘Queen Mary 2’ (QM2), built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003, leaving behind New York. http://www.karatzas.com

MV QUEEN MARY 2_5 w STATUE OF LIBERTY

Cunard’s flagship ‘Queen Mary 2’ (QM2), built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003, departing New York. http://www.karatzas.com

MV QUEEN MARY 2_6

Cunard’s flagship ‘Queen Mary 2’ (QM2), built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003, departing New York. Starboard bow view detail. http://www.karatzas.com

MV QUEEN MARY 2_7

Cunard’s flagship ‘Queen Mary 2’ (QM2), built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003, departing New York. Aft starboard view detail. http://www.karatzas.com

MV QUEEN MARY 2_8

Cunard’s flagship ‘Queen Mary 2’ (QM2), built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003, departing New York. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. http://www.karatzas.com

MV QUEEN MARY 2_9

Cunard’s flagship ‘Queen Mary 2’ (QM2), built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003, departing New York. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. http://www.karatzas.com

MV QUEEN MARY 2_10

Cunard’s flagship ‘Queen Mary 2’ (QM2), built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003, departing New York. Framed by the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. http://www.karatzas.com

MV QUEEN MARY 2_11

Cunard’s flagship ‘Queen Mary 2’ (QM2), built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003, departing New York. http://www.karatzas.com

MV QUEEN MARY 2_12

Cunard’s flagship ‘Queen Mary 2’ (QM2), built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003, departing New York. Starboard stern view detail. http://www.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 ‘ORCHID ACE’

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MV ‘ORCHID ACE’ (6,400 Cars, Pure Car Carrier, Built 2008)

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Orchid Ace. Call Sign 7JDE, IMO Number 9381677. Built at Toyohashi SB, Japan Flagged, NKK Classed, Length Overall of 199.99 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 192.00 m., Draught of 9.73 m., Beam of 32.26 m., Gross Tonnage of 59,262, Moulded Depth of 14.65 m., Tonnage of 18,298 International Net and 17,016 Dwt (long). ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 8-cyl., Engine Model 8UEC60LSII Mitsubishi H.I. Engine, Speed of 20.60 kts, Horsepower of 20,220B at 105, Bunker Capacity of 2,991 tonnes. 1 Propellor.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd, company website: http://www.mol.co.jp.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Vehicle Capacity of 6,400 Cars, 12 Vehicle Decks, 1 Stern Ramp(s) with a Length of 35.00 m., a width of 7.00 m. and a maximum load of 100 tonnes, 1 Side (S) Ramp(s) with a Length of 17.00 m., a width of 4.50 m. and a maximum load of 22 tonnes.

 

MV ORCHID ACE 1

Built at Toyohashi S.B. in 2008, 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Orchid Ace’ inbound New  York Harbor karatzas.com

MV ORCHID ACE 2

Built at Toyohashi S.B. in 2008, 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Orchid Ace’ inbound New York Harbor. Norwegian Cruise Line ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ outbound, by Staten Island Verrazano-Narrows Bridge pylon. karatzas.com

MV ORCHID ACE 3

Built at Toyohashi S.B. in 2008, 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Orchid Ace’ inbound New York Harbor. Car Carrier ‘Hoegh Kunsan’ at anchor. karatzas.com

MV ORCHID ACE 4

Built at Toyohashi S.B. in 2008, 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Orchid Ace’ inbound New York Harbor. Portside bow view detail. karatzas.com

MV ORCHID ACE 5

Built at Toyohashi S.B. in 2008, 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Orchid Ace’ inbound New York Harbor. Portiside stern view detail.  karatzas.com

MV ORCHID ACE 6

Built at Toyohashi S.B. in 2008, 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Orchid Ace’ inbound New York Harbor. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. karatzas.com

MV ORCHID ACE 7

Built at Toyohashi S.B. in 2008, 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Orchid Ace’ inbound New York Harbor. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. karatzas.com

MV ORCHID ACE 8

Built at Toyohashi S.B. in 2008, 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Orchid Ace’ inbound New York Harbor. Manhattan skyline in the background. karatzas.com

MV ORCHID ACE 9

Built at Toyohashi S.B. in 2008, 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Orchid Ace’ inbound New York Harbor. Manhattan skyline in the background. karatzas.com

MV ORCHID ACE 10

Built at Toyohashi S.B. in 2008, 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Orchid Ace’ inbound New York Harbor. Statue of Liberty in the background.  karatzas.com

MV ORCHID ACE 11

Built at Toyohashi S.B. in 2008, 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Orchid Ace’ inbound New York Harbor. karatzas.com

MV ORCHID ACE 12

Built at Toyohashi S.B. in 2008, 6,400-ceu Car Carrier ‘Orchid Ace’ inbound New York Harbor. Portside stern view detail. 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 ‘COMPASS’

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MT ‘COMPASS’ (Ex: Newlead Compass – 72,736 DWT, Product Carrier, Built 2006)

IDENTIFICATION: Ex-names are Newlead Compass, Stena Compass. Launch Name was Stena Compass. Panamax Tanker, Call Sign ZCDL3, IMO Number 9274094. Built at Dalian Shipyard, Double Hull, Bermuda Flagged, LR Classed, Length Overall of 228.60 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 219.00 m., Draught of 14.42 m., Beam of 32.20 m., 66.80 Tonnes per Centimetre Immersion, Gross Tonnage of 41,589, Moulded Depth of 20.60 m., Lightship air draft of 41.70 m., Keel to mast air draft of 49.65 m., Tonnage of 20,919 International Net and 71,587 Dwt (long). ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 6-cyl., Engine Model 6S60MC6.1 MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 16.00 kts at 40.70 tonnes per day, Horsepower of 16,402B at 105. 1 fixed pitch Propellor.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: BW Pacific, company website: http://www.bwgroup.net.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Cargo Capacities of 75,701 cu.m. and 476,149 Barrels, Segregated Ballast Tanks, 12 Tanks, 3 Pumps with a total Capacity of 6,000 cu.m., Epoxy Tank Coating, Heating Coils, Maximum heating capacity of 66 degrees celsius. 3 Cargo Separations, 12 Wing Tanks with a capacity of 75,701 cu.m., all of which are fitted with heating coils, 3 Cargo Manifolds, Stern Discharge, Closed Loading System, Manifold height above deck of 1.94 m., Distance from bow to centre manifold is 113.72 m., 3 Centrifugal Pump(s) in 1 Pumproom(s), Maximum operating capacity of cargo pumps is 6,000 t/hr, Steel cargo lines, Crude Oil Washing. Ballast Capacity of 27,194 tonnes, Marpol Certificate, Solas Certificate, High Level Alarms, Automatic Ullaging, Stripping System, Inert Gas System, Vapour Return Ashore, Centre Line Bulkhead.

 

MT COMPASS 1

Panamax Products Tanker (LR1) MT ‘Compass’ (Singapore Registry, 73,000 dwt, 2006 built at Dalian) at anchor in New York Harbor.   karatzas.com

MT COMPASS 2

Panamax Products Tanker (LR1) MT ‘Compass’ (Singapore Registry, 73,000 dwt, 2006 built at Dalian) at anchor in New York Harbor.  karatzas.com

MT COMPASS 3

Panamax Products Tanker (LR1) MT ‘Compass’ (Singapore Registry, 73,000 dwt, 2006 built at Dalian) at anchor in New York Harbor in the presence of USCG Coast Patrol Vessel ‘Sailfish’ (WPB 87356).   karatzas.com

MT COMPASS 4

Panamax Products Tanker (LR1) MT ‘Compass’ (Singapore Registry, 73,000 dwt, 2006 built at Dalian) at anchor in New York Harbor getting ready for lightering maritime services.   karatzas.com

MT COMPASS 5

Panamax Products Tanker (LR1) MT ‘Compass’ (Singapore Registry, 73,000 dwt, 2006 built at Dalian) at anchor in New York Harbor getting ready for lightering maritime services in presence of tugs ‘Bering Sea’ and ‘Ross Sea’ and tank barge ‘Columbia’.   karatzas.com

MT COMPASS 6

Panamax Products Tanker (LR1) MT ‘Compass’ (Singapore Registry, 73,000 dwt, 2006 built at Dalian) at anchor in New York Harbor getting ready for lightering maritime services in presence of tugs ‘Bering Sea’ and ‘Ross Sea’ and tank barge ‘Columbia’.   karatzas.com

MT COMPASS 7

Panamax Products Tanker (LR1) MT ‘Compass’ (Singapore Registry, 73,000 dwt, 2006 built at Dalian) at anchor in New York Harbor getting ready for lightering maritime services in presence of tugs ‘Bering Sea’ and ‘Ross Sea’ and tank barge ‘Columbia’.   karatzas.com

MT COMPASS 8

Panamax Products Tanker (LR1) MT ‘Compass’ (Singapore Registry, 73,000 dwt, 2006 built at Dalian) at anchor in New York Harbor getting ready for lightering maritime services in presence of tugs ‘Bering Sea’ and ‘Ross Sea’ and tank barge ‘Columbia’.   karatzas.com

MT COMPASS 9

Panamax Products Tanker (LR1) MT ‘Compass’ (Singapore Registry, 73,000 dwt, 2006 built at Dalian) at anchor in New York Harbor getting ready for lightering maritime services in presense of tugs ‘Bering Sea’ and ‘Ross Sea’ and tank barge ‘Columbia’.  karatzas.com

MT COMPASS 10

Panamax Products Tanker (LR1) MT ‘Compass’ (Singapore Registry, 73,000 dwt, 2006 built at Dalian) at anchor in New York Harbor getting ready for lightering maritime services in presence of tug ‘Ross Sea’ and tank barge ‘Columbia’.   karatzas.com

MT COMPASS 11

Panamax Products Tanker (LR1) MT ‘Compass’ (Singapore Registry, 73,000 dwt, 2006 built at Dalian) at anchor in New York Harbor in audience of a black-painted queen! Cruiseship ‘Queen Mary 2’ outbound.   karatzas.com

MT COMPASS 12

Panamax Products Tanker (LR1) MT ‘Compass’ (Singapore Registry, 73,000 dwt, 2006 built at Dalian) at anchor in New York Harbor provided lightering maritime services; portside stern view detail.   karatzas.com

MT COMPASS 12A

Panamax Products Tanker (LR1) MT ‘Compass’ (Singapore Registry, 73,000 dwt, 2006 built at Dalian) at anchor in New York Harbor provided lightering maritime services by tank-barge ‘Columbia’ in presense of tug ‘Ross Sea’. Portside bow view detail.   karatzas.com

MT COMPASS 13

Panamax Products Tanker (LR1) MT ‘Compass’ (Singapore Registry, 73,000 dwt, 2006 built at Dalian) at anchor in New York Harbor under lightering maritime services in presense of tug’Ross Sea’ and tank barge ‘Columbia’. Portside view.   karatzas.com

MT COMPASS 14

Panamax Products Tanker (LR1) MT ‘Compass’ (Singapore Registry) drifting with the tide in New York Harbor.  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 ‘NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY’

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MV ‘NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY’ (4,028 Berths, Cruise Vessel, Built 2013)

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Norwegian Breakaway. Call Sign C6ZJ3, IMO Number 9606912. Built at Meyer Werft, Bahamas Flagged, DNV Classed, Length Overall of 325.64 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 300.12 m., Draught of 8.60 m., Beam of 39.70 m., Gross Tonnage of 145,655, Moulded Depth of 11.40 m., Tonnage of 132,549 International Net and 10,826 Dwt (long). ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 4 S.A. 14-cyl., Engine Model 14V48/60CR MAN Engine, Speed of 22.00 kts, Horsepower of 84,801B at 514. 2 Propellors, 3 Bow Thruster(s).

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL); company website: http://www.ncl.com.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Total number of Passengers 4,028, 4028 Passenger Berths, 1595 Crew.

 

MV NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY 1

2013-buit at Meyer Werft, 4,000-berth cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ departing New York Harbor on sunny summer afternoon; Statue of Liberty can be seen aft the cruiseship. karatzas.com

MV NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY 2

2013-buit at Meyer Werft, 4,000-berth cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ departing New York Harbor on sunny summer afternoon. karatzas.com

MV NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY 3

2013-buit at Meyer Werft, 4,000-berth cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ departing New York Harbor on sunny summer afternoon. karatzas.com

MV NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY 4

2013-buit at Meyer Werft, 4,000-berth cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ departing New York Harbor on sunny summer afternoon. Manhattan skyline on the background. karatzas.com

MV NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY 5

2013-buit at Meyer Werft, 4,000-berth cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ departing New York Harbor on sunny summer afternoon. Manhattan skyline on the background. karatzas.com

MV NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY 6

2013-buit at Meyer Werft, 4,000-berth cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ departing New York Harbor on sunny summer afternoon; under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge with little room to spare. Most vessels databases omit vessel’s air draft; MV “Norwegian Epic’ built in 2010 has 19 passenger decks while ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ built in 2013 and permanently home-ported in New York City has ‘only’ 18 decks. karatzas.com

MV NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY 7

2013-buit at Meyer Werft, 4,000-berth cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ departing New York Harbor on sunny summer afternoon; under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge with little room to spare. Most vessels databases omit vessel’s air draft; MV “Norwegian Epic’ built in 2010 has 19 passenger decks while ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ built in 2013 and permanently home-ported in New York City has ‘only’ 18 decks. karatzas.com

MV NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY 8

2013-buit at Meyer Werft, 4,000-berth cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ departing New York Harbor on sunny summer afternoon; under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge with little room to spare. Most vessels databases omit vessel’s air draft; MV “Norwegian Epic’ built in 2010 has 19 passenger decks while ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ built in 2013 and permanently home-ported in New York City has ‘only’ 18 decks. karatzas.com

MV NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY 9

2013-buit at Meyer Werft, 4,000-berth cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ departing New York Harbor on sunny summer afternoon; wondering the ‘break away’ nature from the York City routine by cruising in an 18 decked-ship! Vessel is year-round homeported in New York City. karatzas.com

MV NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY 10

2013-buit at Meyer Werft, 4,000-berth cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ departing New York Harbor on sunny summer afternoon; wondering the ‘break away’ from New York City routine by cruising in an 18 decked-ship!  karatzas.com

MV NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY 11

2013-buit at Meyer Werft, 4,000-berth cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ departing New York Harbor on sunny summer afternoon; starboard stern view detail. karatzas.com

MV NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY 12 w: ORCHARD ACE

2013-buit at Meyer Werft, 4,000-berth cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ departing New York Harbor on sunny summer afternoon; crossing paths in inbound car carrier MV ‘Orchid Ace’. karatzas.com

MV NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY 13

2013-buit at Meyer Werft, 4,000-berth cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ departing New York Harbor on sunny summer afternoon. Bon Voyage! 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.