Images of Dry Bulk Vessel MV ‘BALBOA PEARL’  (Ex: Cormorant Arrow)
41,728 DWT Open Hatch Carrier Built 1986

IDENTIFICATION: Ex-name is Cormorant Arrow. Launch Name was Cormorant Arrow. Handymax Bulker, Call Sign C6IO9, IMO Number 8400634. Built at Hyundai HI, Bahamas Flagged, DNV Classed, Length Overall of 187.50 m.,Moulded Depth of 16.92 m., Tonnage of 12,818 International Net and 41,069 Dwt (long). Length Between Perpendiculars of 178.01 m., Draught of 12.34 m., Beam of 29.01 m., Gross Tonnage of 28,005. ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 6-cyl., Engine Model 6L60MC-E Mk1, MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 13.00 kts at 23.50 tonnes per day, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 8400. 1 Propellor.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: SMT Shipmanagement & Transport Ltd., website: http://www.smtshipping.com.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Grain Capacity of 47,677 cu.m., 7 Holds, 7 Hatches, Strengthened for Heavy Cargo, 2 Gantry Crane(s) with a safe working load of 35 tonnes. Bale Capacity of 46,280 cu.m., TEU Capacity of 1,554, Conbulker, Hatch Dimensions are 3 @ 12.40 x 23.00 m., 3 @ 24.60 x 23.00 m., 1 @ 12.40 x 17.00 m.

MAIN ENGINE: 1 x Diesel – MAN B. & W. 6L60MC-E Mk1 2-stroke 6-cyl. 600mm x 1944mm bore/stroke – 6,178mkW total at 97rpm.

PROPULSOR: 1 x FP Propeller (Aft Centre) (mechanical), 97rpm.

OTHER ENGINE EQUIPMENT: 1 x Screw Shaft.

LIFTING EQUIPMENT: 2 x Gantry 35 tons SWL.

Handymax bulker MV ‘Balboa Pearl’ (open-hatch, fitted with gantry cranes) downstream Hudson River in New York. Here passing under the George Washington Bridge (connecting New Jersey to Manhattan) Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handymax bulker MV ‘Balboa Pearl’ (open-hatch, fitted with gantry cranes) downstream Hudson River in New York. Here passing under the George Washington Bridge (connecting New Jersey to Manhattan) Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handymax bulker MV ‘Balboa Pearl’ (open-hatch, fitted with gantry cranes) downstream Hudson River in New York. Here passing under the George Washington Bridge (connecting New Jersey to Manhattan) Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handymax bulker MV ‘Balboa Pearl’ (open-hatch, fitted with gantry cranes) downstream Hudson River in New York. Here passing under the George Washington Bridge (connecting New Jersey to Manhattan) Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handymax bulker MV ‘Balboa Pearl’ (open-hatch, fitted with gantry cranes) downstream Hudson River in New York. Here passing under the George Washington Bridge (connecting New Jersey to Manhattan) Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handymax bulker MV ‘Balboa Pearl’ (open-hatch, fitted with gantry cranes) downstream Hudson River in New York. Here passing under the George Washington Bridge (connecting New Jersey to Manhattan) Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handymax bulker MV ‘Balboa Pearl’ (open-hatch, fitted with gantry cranes) downstream Hudson River in New York. Here passing under the George Washington Bridge (connecting New Jersey to Manhattan) Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handymax bulker MV ‘Balboa Pearl’ (open-hatch, fitted with gantry cranes) downstream Hudson River in New York. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handymax bulker MV ‘Balboa Pearl’ (open-hatch, fitted with gantry cranes) downstream Hudson River in New York. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handymax bulker MV ‘Balboa Pearl’ (open-hatch, fitted with gantry cranes) downstream Hudson River in New York. Against Upper West Side, Manhattan. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handymax bulker MV ‘Balboa Pearl’ (open-hatch, fitted with gantry cranes) downstream Hudson River in New York. Against Manhattan skyline, Empire State Building is the tallest building in the middle. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handymax bulker MV ‘Balboa Pearl’ (open-hatch, fitted with gantry cranes) downstream Hudson River in New York. Against Manhattan skyline, Empire State Building is the tallest building in the middle. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handymax bulker MV ‘Balboa Pearl’ (open-hatch, fitted with gantry cranes) downstream Hudson River in New York. Against Downtown Manhattan skyline and the World Trade Center. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

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