Images of MV ‘Atlantic Venus’ Sailing under George Washington Bridge, in New York

Posted on October 28, 2017 by Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co.

Images of MV ‘Atlantic Venus’ Sailing Upstream the Hudson River
Handysize Bulker 33,700 DWT, Built in 2012 at Fukuoka, Japan

VESSEL DESCRIPTION & IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Atlantic Venus. Handysize Bulker, Call Sign 3FPN8, IMO Number 9628257. Built at Fukuoka SB, Panama Flagged, Length Overall of 179.90 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 172.88 m., Draught of 10.12 m., Moulded Depth of 14.40 m., Beam of 28.20 m., Gross Tonnage of 21,440, Tonnage of 11,189 International Net and 33,145 Dwt (long). Design Fukuoka 33.5K by Fukuoka SB, Mitsubishi Engine, Speed of 16.50 kts, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 10,140, Bunker Capacity of 1,684 IFO 380.

VESSEL’S OWNERS & MANAGERS DETAILS: Osaka Shipping Co Ltd, Osaka, Japan.

CARGO CAPACITY & CANDLING: 5 Holds, 5 Hatches, 4 Crane(s) (Centerline) with a safe working load of 30 tonnes (SWL), Grain Capacity of 43,520 cu.m., Bale Capacity of 42,700 cu.m..

MAIN ENGINE: 1 x Diesel – Mitsubishi 6UEC45LSE – 2-stroke 6-cyl. 450mm x1840mm bore/stroke 7,470mkW total at 130rpm.

AUXILIARY: 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, 1 x Emergency Diesel Gen. – Deutz TD914L06M – 4-stroke 6-cyl. 102mm x 125mm bore/stroke 99mkW total at 1,800rpm driving 1 x AC generator(s) at 60Hz.

PROPULSOR: 1 x FP Propeller (Aft Centre) (mechanical), 130rpm.

Well-equipped, modern-design handysize bulker (designed by and built at Fukuoka S.B., Japan) sailing upstream the Hudson River in New York. Seen here against the Manhattan skyline. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Well-equipped, modern-design handysize bulker (designed by and built at Fukuoka S.B., Japan) sailing upstream the Hudson River in New York. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Well-equipped, modern-design handysize bulker (designed by and built at Fukuoka S.B., Japan) sailing upstream the Hudson River in New York. Detail of the bow and fore section. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Well-equipped, modern-design handysize bulker (designed by and built at Fukuoka S.B., Japan) sailing upstream the Hudson River in New York. The ceiling, sorry the sky, painted by Michelangelo! Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Well-equipped, modern-design handysize bulker (designed by and built at Fukuoka S.B., Japan) sailing upstream the Hudson River in New York. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Well-equipped, modern-design handysize bulker (designed by and built at Fukuoka S.B., Japan) sailing upstream the Hudson River in New York. Approaching the George Washington Bridge; the sky looks like it’s painted by Michelangelo himself! New England autumn! Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Well-equipped, modern-design handysize bulker (designed by and built at Fukuoka S.B., Japan) sailing upstream the Hudson River in New York. View of the stern, accommodation and superstructure; vessel high on the water. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Well-equipped, modern-design handysize bulker (designed by and built at Fukuoka S.B., Japan) sailing upstream the Hudson River in New York; under the George Washington Bridge. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Well-equipped, modern-design handysize bulker (designed by and built at Fukuoka S.B., Japan) sailing upstream the Hudson River in New York. Under the George Washington Bridge; the sky looks like it’s painted by Michelangelo himself! New England autumn! Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Well-equipped, modern-design handysize bulker (designed by and built at Fukuoka S.B., Japan) sailing upstream the Hudson River in New York. Beyond the George Washington Bridge; the sky looks like it’s painted by Michelangelo himself! New England autumn! Image credit: Karatzas Images.

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Images of MV ‘Mount Travers’ Sailing Upstream the Hudson River, New York

Posted on July 8, 2017 by Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co.

Images of MV ‘Mount Travers’ Sailing Upstream the Hudson River Handysize Drybulk Vessel MV ‘Mount Travers’ (28,485 DWT, Imabari, built in 2002)

VESSEL IDENTIFICATION & DESCRIPTION: Launch Name was Mount Travers. Handysize Bulker, Call Sign VRXP2, IMO Number 9263772. Built at Imabari SB (Imabari), Hong Kong Flagged, NKK Classed, P&I insurance with Standard Club P&I, Length Overall of 169.25 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 160.40 m., Draught of 10.10 m., Moulded Depth of 13.60 m., Beam of 27.20 m., 39.80 Tonnes per Centimeter Immersion, Gross Tonnage of 16,980, Tonnage of 14,195 Panama Canal Net, 15,880 Suez Canal Net, 10,499 International Net and 28,035 Dwt (long). Design IS 28K MK II by Imabari Shipbuilding Co, MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 13.50 kts at 22.00 tonnes per day, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 8808, Bunker Capacity of 1,380 tonnes.

VESSEL MANAGERS / OWNERS: Pacific Basin Shipping (HK) Ltd, Hong Kong.

CARGO HANDLING DETAILS: Grain Capacity of 37,525 cu.m., Bale Capacity of 35,760 cu.m., Grab Fitted, Log Fitted, Hatch Dimensions are 4 @ 19.20 x 17.60 m., 1 @ 13.60 x 16.00 m.. Fore & aft hatches, Hydraulically operated, 5 Holds, 5 Hatches, Strengthened for Heavy Cargo, 4 Crane(s) with a safe working load of 30 tonnes,

MAIN ENGINE: 1 x Diesel – MAN B. & W. 6S42MC6.1 – 2-stroke 6-cyl. 420mm x1764mm bore/stroke 6,480mkW total at 136rpm.

PROPULSOR: 1 x FP Propeller (Aft Centre) (mechanical), 136rpm.

OTHER ENGINE EQUIPMENT: 1 x Screw Shaft.

LIFTING EQUIPMENT: 4 x Crane (Centreline) SWL 30 tons (grab fitted).

Built in 2002 at Imabari (Japan), 28,000 dwt handysize dry bulk vessel MT ‘Mount Travers’ (owned by Pacific Basin in Hong Kong) sailing upstream the Hudson River in New York City and against the Manhattan skyline and heading to upstate New York (Albany) on America’s Independence Day – July 4th, 2017. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Built in 2002 at Imabari (Japan), MV ‘Mount Travers’ 28,000 dwt handysize dry bulk vessel (owned by Pacific Basin in Hong Kong) sailing upstream the Hudson River in New York City and against the Manhattan skyline and heading to upstate New York (Albany) on America’s Independence Day – July 4th, 2017. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Built in 2002 at Imabari (Japan), MV ‘Mount Travers’ 28,000 dwt handysize dry bulk vessel (owned by Pacific Basin in Hong Kong) photographed against ‘432 Park Avenue’ residential skyscraper in Manhattan. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Built in 2002 at Imabari (Japan), MV ‘Mount Travers’ 28,000 dwt handysize dry bulk vessel (owned by Pacific Basin in Hong Kong) sailing upstream the Hudson River in New York City and overtaking anchored tank-barge on America’s Independence Day – July 4th, 2017. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Built in 2002 at Imabari (Japan), MV ‘Mount Travers’ 28,000 dwt handysize dry bulk vessel (owned by Pacific Basin in Hong Kong) sailing upstream the Hudson River in New York City, heading to upstate New York (Albany) on America’s Independence Day – July 4th, 2017. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Built in 2002 at Imabari (Japan), MV ‘Mount Travers’ 28,000 dwt handysize dry bulk vessel (owned by Pacific Basin in Hong Kong) sailing upstream the Hudson River in New York City and heading to upstate New York (Albany) on America’s Independence Day – July 4th, 2017. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Built in 2002 at Imabari (Japan), MV ‘Mount Travers’ 28,000 dwt handysize dry bulk vessel (owned by Pacific Basin in Hong Kong) sailing upstream the Hudson River in New York City passing under the George Washington Bridge (GWB) on America’s Independence Day – July 4th, 2017. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

MV ‘WUCHOW’

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co.

Images of Handysize Bulker MV ‘Wuchow’ downstream Mississippi River 39,150 DWT Open Hatch Bulk Carrier, built 2013

VESSEL DESCRIPTION: Call Sign VRNT6, IMO Number 9657856. Built at Chengxi Shipyard, Hong Kong Flagged, LR Classed, Length Overall of 180.00 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 176.50 m., Draught of 10.50 m., Beam of 30.00 m., Gross Tonnage of 24,785. Design B.Delta 37 Semi by Deltamarin.

VESSEL OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: China Navigation Co Pte Ltd (CNCo), Singapore.

CARGO HANDLING DETAILS: Grain Capacity of 49,000 cu.m., 5 Holds, 5 Hatches. 4 x Crane – MacGregor (Centreline) SWL 36 tons at 26m. (twin mode) (grab fitted), 1 x Crane, Provision – (Stbd. Aft) SWL 3 tons.

ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 5-cyl., Engine Model 5RT-flex50-B,
3 x Aux. Diesel Gen – MAN 6L23/30H Mk.2 – 4-stroke 6-cyl. 225mm x 300mm bore/stroke 780mkW total at 720rpm driving 3 x HHI – Hyundai Elec. AC generator(s) at 2,100ekW total, (2,625kVA total) at 60Hz.

SALE & PURCHASE HISTORY: Reported newbuilding contract price of US$23 in March 2012. Present estimated Fair Market Value (FMV) of $13 mil.

Deltamarine type 39,000 dwt open-hatch bulk carrier MV ‘Wuchow’ downstream the Mississippi River in New Orleans in December 2015. Image Credit: Karatzas Images.

Deltamarine type 39,000 dwt open-hatch bulk carrier MV ‘Wuchow’ downstream the Mississippi River in New Orleans in December 2015. Image Credit: Karatzas Images.

Deltamarine type 39,000 dwt open-hatch bulk carrier MV ‘Wuchow’ downstream the Mississippi River in New Orleans in December 2015. Image Credit: Karatzas Images.

Deltamarine type 39,000 dwt open-hatch bulk carrier MV ‘Wuchow’ downstream the Mississippi River in New Orleans in December 2015. Image Credit: Karatzas Images.

Deltamarine type 39,000 dwt open-hatch bulk carrier MV ‘Wuchow’ downstream the Mississippi River in New Orleans in December 2015. Image Credit: Karatzas Images.

Deltamarine type 39,000 dwt open-hatch bulk carrier MV ‘Wuchow’ downstream the Mississippi River in New Orleans in December 2015. Image Credit: Karatzas Images.

Deltamarine type 39,000 dwt open-hatch bulk carrier MV ‘Wuchow’ downstream the Mississippi River in New Orleans in December 2015. Image Credit: Karatzas Images.

Deltamarine type 39,000 dwt open-hatch bulk carrier MV ‘Wuchow’ downstream the Mississippi River in New Orleans in December 2015. Image Credit: Karatzas Images.

Deltamarine type 39,000 dwt open-hatch bulk carrier MV ‘Wuchow’ downstream the Mississippi River in New Orleans in December 2015. Image Credit: Karatzas Images.

Deltamarine type 39,000 dwt open-hatch bulk carrier MV ‘Wuchow’ downstream the Mississippi River in New Orleans in December 2015. Image Credit: Karatzas Images.

Deltamarine type 39,000 dwt open-hatch bulk carrier MV ‘Wuchow’ downstream the Mississippi River in New Orleans in December 2015. Image Credit: Karatzas Images.

Deltamarine type 39,000 dwt open-hatch bulk carrier MV ‘Wuchow’ downstream the Mississippi River in New Orleans in December 2015. Image Credit: Karatzas Images.

Deltamarine type 39,000 dwt open-hatch bulk carrier MV ‘Wuchow’ downstream the Mississippi River in New Orleans in December 2015. Image Credit: Karatzas Images.

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MV ‘ID Mermaid”

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co.

Images of Handysize Bulker MV ‘ID Mermaid’ departing Port of Hamburg
Open Hatch, Handysize Bulk Carrier, 27,000 DWT, built 2001

VESSEL DESCRIPTION: Launch Name was Clipper Mermaid. Handysize Bulker, Call Sign VRHR9, IMO Number 9223825. Built at Jingjiang S/Y, Hong Kong Flagged, NKK Classed, Length Overall of 178.20 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 169.00 m., Draught of 9.60 m., Beam of 26.00 m., 39.70 Tonnes per Centimeter Immersion, Gross Tonnage of 17,950, Moulded Depth of 13.80 m., Tonnage of 9,697 International Net and 26,600 Dwt (long). MAN B. & W. Engine, 2 S.A. 7-cyl., Engine Model 7S42MC6.1. Speed of 15.00 kts at 23.50 tonnes per day, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 10276, Bunker Capacity of 1,349 tonnes.

VESSEL’S OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: ID Shipping A/S (Investeringsgruppen Danmark A/S); website: http://www.investeringsgruppen.dk.

CARGO HANDLING DETAILS: Grain Capacity of 37,530 cu.m., 5 Holds, 5 Hatches, 4 x Crane SWL 30 tons at 26m., grab fitted.

MAIN ENGINE: 1 x Diesel – MAN B. & W. 7S42MC6.1 2-stroke 7-cyl. 420mm x 1764mm bore/stroke – 7,560mkW total at 136rpm.