MV ‘VIKING MERLIN’

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co.

Images of MT ‘Viking Merlin’ with Downtown Manhattan Skyline Background 1,732 TEU Fully Cellular Containership Built 2014

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Viking Merlin. Handy Containership, Call Sign D5EI6, IMO Number 9596313. Built at Huangpu Wenchong, Liberia Flagged, GL Classed, Ice Strengthened E Class. DIMENSIONS/TONNAGES: Moulded Depth of 14.30 m., Tonnage of 9,758 International Net and 23,188 Dwt (long). Length Overall of 176.91 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 166.41 m., Draught of 10.90 m., Beam of 27.40 m., Gross Tonnage of 18,485. ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 7-cyl., Engine Model 7S60MC-C8.2, MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 21.00 kts at 64.00 tonnes per day, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 22636. 1 Propellor, 1 Bow Thruster.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Norse Management (U.K.) Ltd., company website: http://www.norsemanagement.com/. Operators are Seaboard Marine.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Teu Capacities of 1,732 Total, 1,275 Homogeneous and 600 Reefer, 5 Holds, 8 Hatches, Dwt to Teu ratio of 13.60, 2 Crane(s) with a safe working load of 45 tonnes. Total Teu Capacity of 1,732, 5 Holds, 8 Hatches, 2 Crane(s) with a safe working load of 45 tonnes.

MAIN ENGINE: 1 x Diesel – MAN B. & W. 7S60MC-C8.2 2-stroke 7-cyl. 600mm x 2400mm bore/stroke – 16,660mkW total at 105rpm.

AUXILIARY: 3 x Aux. Diesel Gen – Daihatsu 6DK-26e – 4-stroke 6-cyl. 260mm x 380mm bore/stroke 5,130mkW total at 720rpm driving 3 x AC generator(s) at 4,560ekW total, (5,700kVA total) 450V at 60Hz.

PROPULSOR: 1 x Propeller (Aft Centre) (mechanical), 105rpm.

POS, PROPULSOR: 1 x Pos, Tunnel Thruster (Fwd.) (electric) at 900ekW total, 450V AC.

OTHER ENGINE EQUIPMENT: 1 x Screw Shaft.

CARGO EQUIPMENT: 225 x Sockets, Reefer – (Deck) 440V at 60Hz, 3-phase, 32A, 120 x Sockets, Reefer – (Hold) 440V at 60Hz, 3-phase, 32A.

LIFTING EQUIPMENT: 2 x Crane (Midships) SWL 45 tons at 28.00m.

Containership ‘Viking Merlin’ departing New York Harbor with Manhattan skyline in the background. Jones Act suezmax tanker MT ‘Eagle Ford’ at anchor in the foreground. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Containership ‘Viking Merlin’ departing New York Harbor. Smotestack of Jones Act suezmax tanker MT ‘Eagle Ford’ at anchor in the foreground. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Containership ‘Viking Merlin’ departing New York Harbor with World Trade Center and Downtown Manhattan skyline in the background. Jones Act suezmax tanker MT ‘Eagle Ford’ at anchor in the foreground. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Containership ‘Viking Merlin’ departing New York Harbor. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Containership ‘Viking Merlin’ departing New York Harbor. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Containership ‘Viking Merlin’ departing New York Harbor. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Containership ‘Viking Merlin’ departing New York Harbor. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Containership ‘Viking Merlin’ departing New York Harbor. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Containership ‘Viking Merlin’ departing New York Harbor. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Containership ‘Viking Merlin’ departing New York Harbor. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Containership ‘Viking Merlin’ departing New York Harbor. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

Containership ‘Viking Merlin’ departing New York Harbor. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Karatzas Photographie Maritime.

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MV ‘BALBOA PEARL’

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co.

Images of Dry Bulk Vessel MV ‘BALBOA PEARL’ (Ex: Cormorant Arrow)
41,728 DWT Open Hatch Carrier Built 1986

IDENTIFICATION: Ex-name is Cormorant Arrow. Launch Name was Cormorant Arrow. Handymax Bulker, Call Sign C6IO9, IMO Number 8400634. Built at Hyundai HI, Bahamas Flagged, DNV Classed, Length Overall of 187.50 m.,Moulded Depth of 16.92 m., Tonnage of 12,818 International Net and 41,069 Dwt (long). Length Between Perpendiculars of 178.01 m., Draught of 12.34 m., Beam of 29.01 m., Gross Tonnage of 28,005. ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 6-cyl., Engine Model 6L60MC-E Mk1, MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 13.00 kts at 23.50 tonnes per day, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 8400. 1 Propellor.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: SMT Shipmanagement & Transport Ltd., website: http://www.smtshipping.com.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Grain Capacity of 47,677 cu.m., 7 Holds, 7 Hatches, Strengthened for Heavy Cargo, 2 Gantry Crane(s) with a safe working load of 35 tonnes. Bale Capacity of 46,280 cu.m., TEU Capacity of 1,554, Conbulker, Hatch Dimensions are 3 @ 12.40 x 23.00 m., 3 @ 24.60 x 23.00 m., 1 @ 12.40 x 17.00 m.

MAIN ENGINE: 1 x Diesel – MAN B. & W. 6L60MC-E Mk1 2-stroke 6-cyl. 600mm x 1944mm bore/stroke – 6,178mkW total at 97rpm.

PROPULSOR: 1 x FP Propeller (Aft Centre) (mechanical), 97rpm.

OTHER ENGINE EQUIPMENT: 1 x Screw Shaft.

LIFTING EQUIPMENT: 2 x Gantry 35 tons SWL.

Handymax bulker MV ‘Balboa Pearl’ (open-hatch, fitted with gantry cranes) downstream Hudson River in New York. Here passing under the George Washington Bridge (connecting New Jersey to Manhattan) Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handymax bulker MV ‘Balboa Pearl’ (open-hatch, fitted with gantry cranes) downstream Hudson River in New York. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handymax bulker MV ‘Balboa Pearl’ (open-hatch, fitted with gantry cranes) downstream Hudson River in New York. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handymax bulker MV ‘Balboa Pearl’ (open-hatch, fitted with gantry cranes) downstream Hudson River in New York. Against Upper West Side, Manhattan. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handymax bulker MV ‘Balboa Pearl’ (open-hatch, fitted with gantry cranes) downstream Hudson River in New York. Against Manhattan skyline, Empire State Building is the tallest building in the middle. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

Handymax bulker MV ‘Balboa Pearl’ (open-hatch, fitted with gantry cranes) downstream Hudson River in New York. Against Downtown Manhattan skyline and the World Trade Center. Karatzas Photographie Maritime

MV ‘CRYSTAL SERENITY’

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co.

CRUISESHIP MV ‘CRYSTAL SERENITY’ FACT SHEET (Source: Crystal Cruises website)

BUILDER:	Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique — Saint-Nazaire, France
ENTERED SERVICE:	July 7, 2003
COST:	$350 million
MAJOR REDESIGNS:	2013, 2011, 2008
GUEST CAPACITY:	1,070
SPACE RATIO:	64.4 (one of the highest of any luxury line)
GUEST TO CREW RATIO:	1.65:1
DECKS	13
STATEROOMS:	535
% OF VERANDAH STATEROOMS:	85%
SHIP’S REGISTRY:	Bahamian
CREW SIZE:	655
CREW NATIONALITY:	Norwegian Captain; International crew and officers including European trained hotel and dining staff

General Specifications:

¨ 68,870 gross registered tons (approx.) ¨ 820 ft. length (250 m) ¨ 105.6 ft. width (32.2 m) ¨ 24.9 ft. draft (8.0 m) ¨ 21.0 knots cruising speed ¨ 22.0 knots maximum speed ¨ Fin type roll stabilizers ¨ Two transverse controllable pitch bow thrusters ¨ Powered by environmentally-friendly diesel engines and a podded propulsion system to enable greater maneuverability.

Designers:

¨ Robert Tillberg AB (lead)–Viken, Sweden ¨ Nix Firestone Associates–Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, California ¨ Garroni Designers Company–Genoa, Italy ¨ Okada & Associates–Tokyo, Japan ¨ Stephen John Design—London, UK ¨ II BY IV DESIGN–Toronto, Ontario, Canada ¨ Adfecto—London, UK ¨ DPA Lighting Consultants–London, UK ¨ Brennan Beer Gorman Monk / Interiors (BBGM)–New York, NY and Washington, DC

Decks and Staterooms:

Nine guest decks with 535 staterooms on five decks including:

¨ Four Crystal Penthouses with verandah – Category CP (1,345 sq. ft.) ¨ 33 Penthouse Suites with verandah – Category PS (538 sq. ft.) ¨ 72 Penthouses with verandah – Category PH (403 sq. ft.) ¨ 70 PURE^®hypoallergenic staterooms – P Categories (269 sq. ft.) ¨ 286 Outside Deluxe Staterooms with verandah – A & B Categories (269 sq. ft.) ¨ 70 Outside Deluxe Staterooms – C Categories (226 sq. ft.) ¨ Eight staterooms with specially designed, wheelchair-accessible accommodations include two Penthouses, two staterooms with verandahs and four staterooms with large picture windows ¨ 46 connecting staterooms, and 178 staterooms with a third berth, for families

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) gliding downstream Hudson River (new York) on autumn evening. http://www.karatzas.com

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) gliding downstream Hudson River (new York) on autumn evening. http://www.karatzas.com

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) gliding downstream Hudson River (new York) on autumn evening. http://www.karatzas.com

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) gliding downstream Hudson River (new York) on autumn evening. Portside bow view detail. http://www.karatzas.com

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) gliding downstream Hudson River (new York) on autumn evening. Portside stern view detail. http://www.karatzas.com

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) gliding downstream Hudson River (new York) on autumn evening. http://www.karatzas.com

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) gliding downstream Hudson River (new York) on autumn evening. House colors! http://www.karatzas.com

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) gliding downstream Hudson River (new York) on autumn evening. http://www.karatzas.com

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) passing Statue of LIberty on autumn evening. http://www.karatzas.com

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) passing Statue of LIberty on autumn evening. http://www.karatzas.com

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) passing Statue of LIberty on autumn evening. http://www.karatzas.com

Cruiseseship ‘Crystal Sernenity’ (1,070-berths, built at Alstom Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003) departing New York Harbor on autumn evening. Bon Voyage! http://www.karatzas.com

MV ‘OCEAN GIANT’

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co.

Images of American-flagged Heavylift / Multi-Purpose Vessel MV ‘OCEAN GIANT’
(19,350 DWT, Built in 2012 at Qingshan Shipyard)

IDENTIFICATION: Ex-name is HHL Antwerp. Launch Name was Beluga Possession. Call Sign WDG4379, IMO Number 9437335. Built at Qingshan Shipyard, United States Flagged, GL Classed, Ice Strengthened E3 Class, Length Overall of 166.25 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 156.00 m., Draught of 9.80 m., Beam of 22.90 m., Gross Tonnage of 15,377, Moulded Depth of 13.90 m., Keel to mast air draft of 45.62 m., Tonnage of 12,884 Panama Canal Net, 5,722 International Net and 19,044 Dwt (long). Engine Description 4 S.A. 7-cyl., Engine Model 7L58/64 MAN Engine, Speed of 14.00 kts at 29.50 tonnes per day, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 13315, Bunker Capacity of 1,570 tonnes. 1 Variable pitch Propellor, 1 Bow Thruster(s)

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Intermarine LLC; company website: http://www.intermarineusa.com.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Grain Capacity of 23,959 cu.m., Bale Capacity of 23,600 cu.m., 2 Holds, 2 Hatches, Teu Capacities of 1,031 Teu and 100 Reefer, Maximum Teu of 487 in the Holds and 544 on Deck, 2 Crane(s) with a safe working load of 400 tonnes, 1 Crane(s) with a safe working load of 120 tonnes, Heavy Lift. Shaft Generator 1550 kW. CARGO HANDLING: Grain Capacity of 23,959 cu.m., Maximum TEU of 487 in holds and 544 on deck, Homogeneous TEU of 779, on the basis of all 20 ft containers weighing 14 tonnes, maximum hatch dimensions of 86.50 x 18.00 m., clear deck height of 13.80 m., ratio of dwt per TEU is 18.76819. Crew complement of 27 people, Bridge Position Aft.