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Images of MV ‘AIDAsol’ Departing the Port of Hamburg

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Images of MV ‘AIDAsol’ Departing the Port of Hamburg
Cruiseship with 2,175 Berths, delivered in 2011 by Meyer Werft

VESSEL DESCRIPTION: Launch Name was AIDAsol. Call Sign ICPE, IMO Number 9490040. DIMENSIONS/TONNAGES: Moulded Depth of 9.30 m., Tonnage of 45,165 International Net and 7,765 Dwt (long). Built at Meyer Werft, Italy Flagged, GL Classed, P&I insurance with UK P&I Club, Length Overall of 253.35 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 230.20 m., Draught of 7.30 m., Beam of 32.20 m., Gross Tonnage of 71,305, SPHINX CLASS (She is the fifth Sphinx series ship, preceded by sisters AIDAdiva, AIDAbella, AIDAluna, and AIDAblu, and followed by AIDAmar. AIDAsol was delivered in March 2010. She was christened on 9 April 2011.)

SHIPOWNERS’ DETAILS: Aida Cruises Ltd, Germany. Aida Cruises Ltd is a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Total number of Passengers 2,580, 1,100 Passenger Cabins, 2,175 Passenger Berths, 14 Passenger Decks, 620 Crew.

14 x Elevator, Passenger – Hans Lutz, 2 x Elevator, Passenger – Hans Lutz, 1 x Elevator, Passenger – Hans Lutz, 1 x Elevator, Passenger – Hans Lutz.

ENGINE DETAILS: MaK Engine, Speed of 22.50 kts, Heavy Fuel Oil. Engine Description 4 S.A. 9-cyl., Engine Model 9M43C, 2 Fixed pitch Propellors, 2 Bow Thruster(s) of 4600.00, 2 Stern Thruster(s) of 3000.00.

AUXILIARY: 1 x Emergency Gen – 4-stroke driving 1 x AC generator(s) at 800ekW total, (1,000kVA total) 690V at 60Hz.

PROPULSOR: 2 x FP Propeller (Aft) (electric) (Copper-Nickel), Mecklenburger, 130rpm, Ø5.20m at 25,000ekW total, 11000V AC.

POS, PROPULSOR: 2 x Pos, Tunnel Thruster (Fwd.) (electric), Brunvoll at 4,600ekW total, 11000V AC, 2 x Pos, Tunnel Thruster (Aft) (electric), Brunvoll at 3,000ekW total, 11000V AC.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Vessel has reported newbuild price of EUR 385 million, contracted on 14 December 2007.

Lots of love! Memorably painted bow of cruiseship MV ‘AidaSol’, seen here docked at the Cruise Terminal at the Port of Hamburg. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Lots of love! Memorably painted bow of cruiseship MV ‘AidaSol’, seen here docked at the Cruise Terminal at the Port of Hamburg. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Lots of love! Memorably painted bow of cruiseship MV ‘AidaSol’, seen here docked at the Cruise Terminal at the Port of Hamburg. Image credit: Karatzas Images

With 2,175 berths and a newbuilding cost of EUR 385 mil, the fifth of the Sphinx Class in the Aida fleet, seen here departing the Port of Hamburg. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

With 2,175 berths and a newbuilding cost of EUR 385 mil, the fifth of the Sphinx Class in the Aida fleet, seen here departing the Port of Hamburg. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

With 2,175 berths and a newbuilding cost of EUR 385 mil, the fifth of the Sphinx Class in the Aida fleet, seen here departing the Port of Hamburg. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

With 2,175 berths and a newbuilding cost of EUR 385 mil, the fifth of the Sphinx Class in the Aida fleet, seen here departing the Port of Hamburg. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

With 2,175 berths and a newbuilding cost of EUR 385 mil, the fifth of the Sphinx Class in the Aida fleet, seen here departing the Port of Hamburg. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

With 2,175 berths and a newbuilding cost of EUR 385 mil, the fifth of the Sphinx Class in the Aida fleet, seen here departing the Port of Hamburg. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

With 2,175 berths and a newbuilding cost of EUR 385 mil, the fifth of the Sphinx Class in the Aida fleet, seen here departing the Port of Hamburg. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

With 2,175 berths and a newbuilding cost of EUR 385 mil, the fifth of the Sphinx Class in the Aida fleet, seen here departing the Port of Hamburg. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

With 2,175 berths and a newbuilding cost of EUR 385 mil, the fifth of the Sphinx Class in the Aida fleet, seen here departing the Port of Hamburg. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

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Images of Products Tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ at Georgetown, Cayman Islands

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Images of Tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ discharging cargo at Grand Cayman
48,045 DWT Products Tanker, built in 2010 at Iwagi, Zosen, Japan.

VESSEL IDENTIFICATION: Ex-name is Future Prosperity. Launch Name was Future Prosperity. Handy Tanker, Call Sign 9V3459, IMO Number 9555319.Built at Iwagi Zosen, Singapore Flagged, Length Overall of 180.00 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 172.00 m., Draught of 12.60 m., Beam of 32.20 m., 51.80 Tonnes per Centimeter Immersion, Gross Tonnage of 28,770, Moulded Depth of 19.05 m., Lightship air draft of 37.55 m., Keel to mast air draft of 45.00 m., Tonnage of 23,899 Panama Canal Net, 27,515 Suez Canal Net, 12,680 International Net, 10,010 Light Displacement and 47,285 Dwt (long). ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 6-cyl., Engine Model 6S50MC-C8.2, 1 fixed pitch Propellor. MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 14.60 kts at 32.80 tonnes per day, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 12,880, Bunker Capacity of 2,280 tonnes.

VESSEL’S OWNERS / MANAGERS: Maersk Tankers A/S, Denmark. Maersk Tankers A/S is a subsidiary of A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S. Technical Manager: Maersk Tankers Management.

CARGO HANDLING DETAILS: Cargo Capacities of 52,690 cu.m. and 331,260 Barrels, Segregated Ballast Tanks, 16 Tanks, 4 Pumps with a total Capacity of 3,300 cu.m., Epoxy Tank Coating, Heating Coils, Maximum heating capacity of 66 degrees Celsius. 4 Cargo Separations, 16 Wing Tanks with a capacity of 52,692 cu.m., all of which are fitted with heating coils, 4 Cargo Manifolds, Stern Discharge, Closed Loading System, Cargo connections have diameters of 16 inches, Manifold height above deck of 1.80 m.

MAIN ENGINE: 1 x Diesel – MAN B. & W. 6S50MC-C8.2 – 2-stroke 6-cyl. 500mm x2000mm bore/stroke 9,473mkW total at 127rpm.

PROPULSOR: 1 x FP Propeller (Aft Center) (mechanical), Nakashima, 127rpm.

OTHER ENGINE EQUIPMENT: 1 x Screw Shaft.

LIFTING EQUIPMENT: No Cargo Gear.

Luck tanker to navigate turquoise waters, products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Luck tanker to navigate turquoise waters, products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Luck tanker to navigate turquoise waters, products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Luck tanker to navigate turquoise waters, products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Luck tanker to navigate turquoise waters, products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Luck tanker to navigate turquoise waters, products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Head lines detail; de-ballasting of of fore peak tank. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Head lines detail; de-ballasting of of fore peak tank. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. A very long breast line. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Accommodation / superstructure details. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Storage terminal (Rubis) can be seen to the right. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Products tanker MT ‘Maersk Mississippi’ photographed at Georgetown, Grand Cayman during cargo discharge operations. Image credit: Karatzas Images

© 2013 – present 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.

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Images of Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ Departing New York Harbor

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Images of the Cruiseship MV departing New York have been hosted twice previously on our blog,

MV ‘NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY’ in August 2014, and                                                  
MV ‘NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY’ (Part II) in October 2015.

Quick Vessel description as per herebelow:

Description of the Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’. Source: Wikipedia.

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Statue of Liberty visible. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Statue of Liberty visible. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Statue of Liberty visible. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Statue of Liberty visible. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Lower Manhattan skyline and One World Trade Center visible. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Lower Manhattan skyline and One World Trade Center visible. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Lower Manhattan skyline and One World Trade Center visible. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Lower Manhattan skyline and One World Trade Center visible. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

 

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Lower Manhattan skyline and One World Trade Center visible. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Lower Manhattan skyline and One World Trade Center visible. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Lower Manhattan skyline and One World Trade Center visible. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

Cruiseship MV ‘Norwegian Breakaway’ majestically departing New York. Here passing under  the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. Image credit: Karatzas Images.

© 2013 – present 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.

Images of Cruiseship MV ‘Anthem of the Seas’ Departing New York

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Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Statue of Liberty visible to the right. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Statue of Liberty visible to the right. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Statue of Liberty visible. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Statue of Liberty visible to the left; Lower Manhattan and World Trade Center in the background. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Lower Manhattan and World Trade Center in the background. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Lower Manhattan and World Trade Center in the background. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Lower Manhattan and World Trade Center in the background. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Fort Wadsworth in the foreground, Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to the right. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Passing under Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Passing under Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, barely clearing the bridge. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Passing under Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, barely clearing the bridge. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Framed by Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, aft view. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Fifth biggest cruiseship in the world with 4,900 berths and 347 m (1,139ft) length, built at a reported price of US$ 960 mil, ‘Anthem of the Seas’ departs New York. Detail view of the bow. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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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.