MV ‘CYGNUS LEADER’

MV ‘CYGNUS LEADER’ (5,980 Cars, Pure Car Carrier, Built 2007)

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Cygnus Leader. Call Sign 3EKK5, IMO Number 9381249. Built at Imabari S.B., Panama Flagged, NKK Classed, Length Overall of 199.94 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 190.00 m., Draught of 10.01 m., Beam of 32.60 m., Gross Tonnage of 61,775, Moulded Depth of 15.00 m., Tonnage of 18,533 International Net and 19,849 Dwt (long). ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 8-cyl., Engine Model 8UEC60LSII Mitsubishi H.I. Engine, Speed of 22.00 kts, Horsepower of 20,823B at 104, Bunker Capacity of 3,637 tonnes. 1 Propellor.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Nippon Yusen Kaisha (N.Y.K. Line), website: http://www.nyk.com.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Vehicle Capacity of 5,980 Cars, 162 Trailers, 12 Vehicle Decks, 1 Quarter Ramp(s), 1 Side Ramp(s).


 

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Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’ arriving at New York Harbor on rainy summer afternoon. karatzas.com

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Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’ arriving at New York Harbor on rainy summer afternoon. Crossing paths with cruiseship MV ‘Carnival Splendor’ (outbound) under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.   karatzas.com

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Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’ arriving at New York Harbor on rainy summer afternoon. karatzas.com

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Bow of Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’.  karatzas.com

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Stern of Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’.   karatzas.com

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Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’ arriving at New York Harbor on rainy summer afternoon. Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.   karatzas.com

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Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’ arriving at New York Harbor on rainy summer afternoon. Yellow smoke from chimney: sulfur rich bunkers?   karatzas.com

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Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’ arriving at New York Harbor on rainy summer afternoon. Is this where the expression ‘smokes like a chimney’ came from?  karatzas.com

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Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’ arriving at New York Harbor on rainy summer afternoon. Is this where the expression ‘smokes like a chimney’ came from?   karatzas.com

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Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’ arriving at New York Harbor on rainy summer afternoon. karatzas.com

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Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’ arriving at New York Harbor on rainy summer afternoon. Manhattan skyline in the background.   karatzas.com

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Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’ arriving at New York Harbor on rainy summer afternoon. Manhattan skyline in the background.   karatzas.com

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Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’ arriving at New York Harbor on rainy summer afternoon. Manhattan skyline in the background.   karatzas.com

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Car Carrier MV ‘Cygnus Leader’ arriving at New York Harbor on rainy summer afternoon. Manhattan skyline in the background.   karatzas.com


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MV ‘HERITAGE LEADER’

MV ‘HERITAGE LEADER’ (6,697 Cars, Pure Car Carrier Vessel, Built 2011)

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Heritage Leader. Call Sign C6YP2, IMO Number 9441556. Built at Hyundai Mipo, Bahamas Flagged, DNV Classed, Length Overall of 199.95 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 191.00 m., Draught of 10.00 m., Beam of 32.26 m., Gross Tonnage of 58,767, Moulded Depth of 35.00 m., Lightship air draft of 46.20 m., Tonnage of 19,980 International Net and 20,111 Dwt (long). ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 7-cyl., Engine Model 7S60MC-C7.2 MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 13.90 kts, Horsepower of 21,490B at 105. 1 Bow Thruster

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Ray Shipping, Israel, URL: raycarcarriers.com.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Vehicle Capacity of 6,697 Cars, 12 Vehicle Decks, 1 Quarter Ramp(s) with a maximum load of 150 tonnes, 1 Side Ramp(s). Crew complement of 24 people.


 

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Car Carrier Vessel MV ‘Heritage Leader’ (6,700-cars, built in 2011 at Hyundai Mipo) and operated by NYK Line  karatzas.com

MV HERITAGE LEADER 2

Car Carrier Vessel MV ‘Heritage Leader’ (6,700-cars, built in 2011 at Hyundai Mipo) and operated by NYK Line karatzas.com

MV HERITAGE LEADER 3

Car Carrier Vessel MV ‘Heritage Leader’ (6,700-cars, built in 2011 at Hyundai Mipo) and operated by NYK Line; Manhattan skyline as seen from Verrazano-Narrows Bridge  karatzas.com

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Car Carrier Vessel MV ‘Heritage Leader’ (6,700-cars, built in 2011 at Hyundai Mipo) and operated by NYK Line; Manhattan skyline as seen from Verrazano-Bridge (south)   karatzas.com

MV HERITAGE LEADER 5

Car Carrier Vessel MV ‘Heritage Leader’ (6,700-cars, built in 2011 at Hyundai Mipo) and operated by NYK Line; Empire State Building in the background  karatzas.com

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Car Carrier Vessel MV ‘Heritage Leader’ (6,700-cars, built in 2011 at Hyundai Mipo) and operated by NYK Line   karatzas.com

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Car Carrier Vessel MV ‘Heritage Leader’ (6,700-cars, built in 2011 at Hyundai Mipo) and operated by NYK Line  karatzas.com

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Car Carrier Vessel MV ‘Heritage Leader’ (6,700-cars, built in 2011 at Hyundai Mipo) and operated by NYK Line; passing under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge  karatzas.com

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Car Carrier Vessel MV ‘Heritage Leader’ (6,700-cars, built in 2011 at Hyundai Mipo) and operated by NYK Line; passing under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge  karatzas.com

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Car Carrier Vessel MV ‘Heritage Leader’ (6,700-cars, built in 2011 at Hyundai Mipo) and operated by NYK Line; passing under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge   karatzas.com

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Car Carrier Vessel MV ‘Heritage Leader’ (6,700-cars, built in 2011 at Hyundai Mipo) and operated by NYK Line   karatzas.com


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MV ‘MSC MARIA ELENA’

MV ‘MSC MARIA ELENA’ (9,200 TEU, Fully Cellular Container, Built 2006)

IDENTIFICATION: Post-Panamax Containership, Call Sign 3EGR2, IMO Number 9304423. Built at Samsung H.I., Panama Flagged, GL Classed, Length Overall of 336.67 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 323.24 m., Draught of 15.00 m., Beam of 45.60 m., Gross Tonnage of 107,849, Moulded Depth of 27.20 m., Tonnage of 57,577 International Net and 109,087 Dwt (long). ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 12-cyl., Engine Model 12K98MC-C6.1. MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 25.00 kts at 248.00 tonnes per day, Horsepower of 93,120 at 104.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Mediterranean Shipping Co. S.A., URL: http://www.mscgva.ch.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Teu Capacities of 9,200 Total, 6,500 Homogeneous and 1,400 Reefer, Ship is too large to transit the Panama Canal, Dwt to Teu ratio of 12.05. Total Teu Capacity of 9,200. Crew complement of 22 people, 700 Reefer Plugs.


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MV ‘MSC MARIA ELENA’ (9,200 TEU, post-panamax containership, built in 2006 at Samsung Heavy Industries) departing New York    karatzas.com

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MV ‘MSC MARIA ELENA’ (9,200 TEU, post-panamax containership, built in 2006 at Samsung Heavy Industries) departing New York   karatzas.com

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MV ‘MSC MARIA ELENA’ (9,200 TEU, post-panamax containership, built in 2006 at Samsung Heavy Industries) departing New York   karatzas.com

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MV ‘MSC MARIA ELENA’ (9,200 TEU, post-panamax containership, built in 2006 at Samsung Heavy Industries) departing New York; World Trade Center and Manhattan skyline  karatzas.com

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MV ‘MSC MARIA ELENA’ (9,200 TEU, post-panamax containership, built in 2006 at Samsung Heavy Industries) departing New York; Manhattan skyline as viewed from Verrazano-narrows Bridge (south view)  karatzas.com

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MV ‘MSC MARIA ELENA’ (9,200 TEU, post-panamax containership, built in 2006 at Samsung Heavy Industries) departing New York; World Trade Center aft!  karatzas.com

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MV ‘MSC MARIA ELENA’ (9,200 TEU, post-panamax containership, built in 2006 at Samsung Heavy Industries) departing New York   karatzas.com

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MV ‘MSC MARIA ELENA’ (9,200 TEU, post-panamax containership, built in 2006 at Samsung Heavy Industries) departing New York    karatzas.com

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MV ‘MSC MARIA ELENA’ (9,200 TEU, post-panamax containership, built in 2006 at Samsung Heavy Industries) departing New York; passing under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge  karatzas.com

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MV ‘MSC MARIA ELENA’ (9,200 TEU, post-panamax containership, built in 2006 at Samsung Heavy Industries) departing New York   karatzas.com

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MV ‘MSC MARIA ELENA’ (9,200 TEU, post-panamax containership, built in 2006 at Samsung Heavy Industries) departing New York   karatzas.com

MV MSC MARIA ELENA 12

MV ‘MSC MARIA ELENA’ (9,200 TEU, post-panamax containership, built in 2006 at Samsung Heavy Industries) departing New York   karatzas.com

 


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MV ‘MANON’

MV ‘MANON’ (7,194 Cars, Pure Car Carrier, Built 1999)

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Mignon/Mannon. Call Sign 9V9244, IMO Number 9179725.Built at Daewoo, Singapore Flagged, LR Classed, Length Overall of 227.90 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 219.30 m., Draught of 11.02 m., Beam of 32.26 m., 53.00 Tonnes per Centimetre Immersion, Gross Tonnage of 67,264, Moulded Depth of 32.28 m., Keel to mast air draft of 47.92 m., Tonnage of 28,473 International Net and 27,912 Dwt (long). ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 8-cyl., Engine Model 8S60MC6 MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 20.50 kts, Horsepower of 20,000B at 101. 1 fixed pitch Propellor, 1 Bow Thruster.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Wallenius Lines AB, URL: http://www.walleniuslines.com.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Vehicle Capacity of 7,194 Cars, 600 Trailers, 12 Vehicle Decks, Lane Length of 5,700.00 m., 1 Side Door/Ramp(s) with a Length of 25.00 m., a width of 5.00 m. and a maximum load of 30 tonnes, 1 Stern Door/Ramp(s) with a Length of 45.00 m., a width of 7.00 m. and a maximum load of 125 tonnes. Clear deck height of 5.00 m.


 

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Car Carrier MV ‘MANON’ (7,200 Cars, built in 1999 at Daewoo, South Korea) departing New York Harbor   karatzas.com

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Car Carrier MV ‘MANON’ (7,200 Cars, built in 1999 at Daewoo, South Korea) departing New York Harbor   karatzas.com

MV MANON 3

Car Carrier MV ‘MANON’ (7,200 Cars, built in 1999 at Daewoo, South Korea) departing New York Harbor   karatzas.com

MV MANON 4

Car Carrier MV ‘MANON’ (7,200 Cars, built in 1999 at Daewoo, South Korea) departing New York Harbor    karatzas.com

MV MANON 5

Car Carrier MV ‘MANON’ (7,200 Cars, built in 1999 at Daewoo, South Korea) departing New York Harbor; World Trade Center in the background   karatzas.com

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Car Carrier MV ‘MANON’ (7,200 Cars, built in 1999 at Daewoo, South Korea) departing New York Harbor; Downtown Manhattan skyline on background, Empire State Building at the bow!   karatzas.com

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Car Carrier MV ‘MANON’ (7,200 Cars, built in 1999 at Daewoo, South Korea) departing New York Harbor; Manhattan skyline and World Trade Center in background   karatzas.com

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Car Carrier MV ‘MANON’ (7,200 Cars, built in 1999 at Daewoo, South Korea) departing New York Harbor karatzas.com

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Car Carrier MV ‘MANON’ (7,200 Cars, built in 1999 at Daewoo, South Korea) departing New York Harbor   karatzas.com

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Car Carrier MV ‘MANON’ (7,200 Cars, built in 1999 at Daewoo, South Korea) departing New York Harbor; passing under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge   karatzas.com

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Car Carrier MV ‘MANON’ (7,200 Cars, built in 1999 at Daewoo, South Korea) departing New York Harbor; passing under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge  karatzas.com

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Car Carrier MV ‘MANON’ (7,200 Cars, built in 1999 at Daewoo, South Korea) departing New York Harbor   karatzas.com


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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.

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