MV ‘HOEGH INCHON’

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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MT ‘BRIGIT MAERSK’

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co.

Images of Chemical Tanker MT ‘BRIGIT MAERSK’
29,017 DWT Chemical & Oil Carrier Built 2006

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Brigit Maersk. Handy Tanker, Call Sign OVXK2, IMO Number 9340582. Built at Guangzhou SY Intl, Double Hull, Danish Int’l Register Flagged, LR Classed, Ice Strengthened 1C Class. DIMENSIONS/TONNAGES: Moulded Depth of 13.85 m., Lightship air draft of 35.00 m., Keel to mast air draft of 42.00 m., Tonnage of 16,497 Panama Canal Net, 16,804 Suez Canal Net, 8,009 International Net, 8,286 Light Displacement and 28,559 Dwt (long). Length Overall of 175.24 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 166.96 m., Draught of 9.50 m., Beam of 29.20 m., 45.20 Tonnes per Centimetre Immersion, Gross Tonnage of 19,758. ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 5-cyl., Engine Model 5S50MC6.1, MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 14.50 kts, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 9720, Bunker Capacity of 1,475 tonnes. 1 Propellor, Bow Thruster.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Maersk Tankers A/S, website: http://www.maersktankers.com.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Cargo Capacity of 30,919 cu.m., Segregated Ballast Tanks, 12 Tanks, 12 Pumps with a total Capacity of 4,620 cu.m., Epoxy Tank Coating, IMO Class 2, Heating Coils, Maximum heating capacity of 95 degrees Celsius, 6 Cargo Separations, Marpol Certificate. 12 Wing Tanks with a capacity of 30,919 cu.m., all of which are fitted with heating coils, 6 Cargo Manifolds, Stern Discharge, Closed Loading System, Cargo connections have diameters of 8 inches, Manifold height above deck of 1.90 m., Distance from bow to centre manifold is 88.52 m., 12 Centrifugal Pump(s), Maximum operating capacity of cargo pumps is 4,620 t/hr, S/Steel cargo lines, Crude Oil Washing. Ballast Capacity of 15,523 tonnes, Satellite Communications, Marpol Certificate, Solas Certificate, High Level Alarms, Automatic Ullaging, Inert Gas System, OPA 90 Design, OPA 90 Approved, Vapour Return Ashore, Centre Line Bulkhead.

MAIN ENGINE: 1 x Diesel – MAN B. & W. 5S50MC6.1 2-stroke 5-cyl. 500mm x 1910mm bore/stroke – 7,150mkW total at 127rpm.

OTHER POWER EQUIPMENT: No Shaft Generator.

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

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

OTHER ENGINE EQUIPMENT: 1 x Screw Shaft.

LIFTING EQUIPMENT: No Cargo Gear.