Images of LPG Tanker MT ‘Symi’ downstream the Houston Ship Channel                 35,231 cu.m. LPG Carrier Built 2012

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Symi. Call Sign SVBH3, IMO Number 9406269. Built at Hyundai Mipo, Greece Flagged, LR Classed. DIMENSIONS/TONNAGES: Moulded Depth of 17.80 m., Lightship air draft of 46.61 m., Keel to mast air draft of 50.10 m., Tonnage of 6,891 International Net, 10,531 Light Displacement and 26,177 Dwt (long). Length Overall of 173.70 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 165.00 m., Draught of 10.42 m., Beam of 28.02 m., 41.51 Tonnes per Centimetre Immersion, Gross Tonnage of 22,977. ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 6-cyl., Engine Model 6S50MC-C8.2. MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 16.00 kts, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 12890.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Eletson Gas, Piraeus, Greece.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Cargo Capacity of 35,231 cu.m., Vessel can carry anhydrous ammonia, Deck Tank for Purging, 3 Prismatic Fully Refrigerated tank(s), Minimum tank temperature of -50 degrees celsius, Maximum tank pressure of .25 kilogrammes force per square centimetre (absolute).
Additional Information

CARGO HANDLING: 2 Cargo Separations, Maximum discharge capability of 4200 cu.m./hr, Distance from bow to centre manifold is 88.72 m., Distance of cargo manifold inboard from ship’s rail is 3.1 m., Height of cargo manifold above loaded waterline is 9.51 m.. SAFETY AND OTHER DETAILS: Inert Gas Generator.
Equipment Details

MAIN ENGINE:  1 x Diesel – MAN B. & W. 6S50MC-C8.2 2-stroke 6-cyl. 500mm x 2000mm bore/stroke – 9,480mkW total at 127rpm.

AUXILIARY:  2 x Aux. Diesel Gen – Himsen 6H21/32 – 4-stroke 6-cyl. 210mm x 320mm bore/stroke 2,100mkW total at 720rpm driving 2 x HHI – Hyundai Elec. HFC7 564-14E – AC generator(s) at 1,974ekW total, (2,468kVA total) 450V at 60Hz, 1 x Emergency Gen – Himsen 7H21/32 – 4-stroke 7-cyl. 210mm x 320mm bore/stroke 1,225mkW total at 720rpm driving 1 x HHI – Hyundai Elec. HFC7 566-14E – AC generator(s) at 1,164ekW total, (1,455kVA total) 450V at 60Hz.

PROPULSOR: 1 x FP Propeller (Aft Centre) (mechanical) (Ni-Al Bronze), HHI – Hyundai EMD, 127rpm.

OTHER ENGINE EQUIPMENT: 1 x Boiler, Oil Fired – Aalborg Mission™ OL at 9 bar, 1 x Boiler, Exhaust Gas Heated – Aalborg, 1 x Screw Shaft, 1 x Steering Gear.

Fully refrigerated LPG Tanker MT ‘Symi’ (35,000 cbm, 2012-built at Hyundai Mipo, Greek flag) outbound Houston Ship Channel. Starboard bow detail. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Fully refrigerated LPG Tanker MT ‘Symi’ (35,000 cbm, 2012-built at Hyundai Mipo, Greek flag) outbound Houston Ship Channel. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Fully refrigerated LPG Tanker MT ‘Symi’ (35,000 cbm, 2012-built at Hyundai Mipo, Greek flag) outbound Houston Ship Channel. Starboard side and accommodation detail. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Fully refrigerated LPG Tanker MT ‘Symi’ (35,000 cbm, 2012-built at Hyundai Mipo, Greek flag) outbound Houston Ship Channel. Starboard side and accommodation detail. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Fully refrigerated LPG Tanker MT ‘Symi’ (35,000 cbm, 2012-built at Hyundai Mipo, Greek flag) outbound Houston Ship Channel. Starboard bow detail. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Fully refrigerated LPG Tanker MT ‘Symi’ (35,000 cbm, 2012-built at Hyundai Mipo, Greek flag) outbound Houston Ship Channel. Starboard bow detail. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Fully refrigerated LPG Tanker MT ‘Symi’ (35,000 cbm, 2012-built at Hyundai Mipo, Greek flag) outbound Houston Ship Channel. Starboard bow detail. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Fully refrigerated LPG Tanker MT ‘Symi’ (35,000 cbm, 2012-built at Hyundai Mipo, Greek flag) outbound Houston Ship Channel. Starboard bow detail. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Fully refrigerated LPG Tanker MT ‘Symi’ (35,000 cbm, 2012-built at Hyundai Mipo, Greek flag) outbound Houston Ship Channel. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Fully refrigerated LPG Tanker MT ‘Symi’ (35,000 cbm, 2012-built at Hyundai Mipo, Greek flag) outbound Houston Ship Channel. Starboard stern and accommodation detail. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Fully refrigerated LPG Tanker MT ‘Symi’ (35,000 cbm, 2012-built at Hyundai Mipo, Greek flag) outbound Houston Ship Channel. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Fully refrigerated LPG Tanker MT ‘Symi’ (35,000 cbm, 2012-built at Hyundai Mipo, Greek flag) outbound Houston Ship Channel. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Fully refrigerated LPG Tanker MT ‘Symi’ (35,000 cbm, 2012-built at Hyundai Mipo, Greek flag) outbound Houston Ship Channel. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Fully refrigerated LPG Tanker MT ‘Symi’ (35,000 cbm, 2012-built at Hyundai Mipo, Greek flag) outbound Houston Ship Channel. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

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