MT ‘EAGLE FORD’

A rare sight to behold, as they say…                                                                              Images of Jones Act Suezmax Tanker ‘Eagle Ford’ (Ex-name: Kodiak)                   124,751 DWT Tanker Built 1978

IDENTIFICATION: Ex-names are Kodiak, Tonsina. Suezmax Tanker, Call Sign KQXZ, IMO Number 7408081. Built at Sun SB & DD, Double Hull, United States Flagged, ABS Classed, Length Overall of 264.87 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 251.46 m., Draught of 16.77 m., Beam of 41.49 m., 97.80 Tonnes per Centimetre Immersion, Gross Tonnage of 60,385, Moulded Depth of 21.85 m., Lightship air draft of 44.23 m., Keel to mast air draft of 52.70 m., Tonnage of 51,490 International Net, 24,870 Light Displacement and 122,781 Dwt (long). Gen. Elec. Engine, Speed of 17.00 kts at 150.00 tonnes per day, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 30000, Bunker Capacity of 5,367 tonnes. 1 fixed pitch Propellor.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Seabulk Tankers Inc, website:  http://www.seabulktankers.com.

CARGO HANDLING: Cargo Capacities of 124,849 cu.m. and 785,276 Barrels, Segregated Ballast Tanks, Clean Ballast Tanks, 13 Tanks, 4 Pumps with a total Capacity of 12,264 cu.m.. 1 Cargo Separation, 7 Centre Tanks, 6 Wing Tanks, 4 Cargo Manifolds, Stern Discharge, Closed Loading System, American Connection Type with diameters of 24, 20, 16 and 12 inches, Manifold height above deck of 1.70 m., Distance from bow to centre manifold is 131.00 m., 4 Centrifugal Pump(s) in 1 Pumproom(s), Maximum operating capacity of cargo pumps is 12,264 t/hr, Steel cargo lines, Crude Oil Washing, Fixed Cleaning. Ballast Capacity of 43,000 tonnes, Satellite Communications, Clean Ballast Tanks, Inert Gas System, Vapour Return Ashore.

MAIN ENGINE:  1 x Steam Turb. – Gen. Elec. – 22,065mkW total.

AUXILIARY: 1 x Aux. Diesel Gen – 4-stroke 1,424mkW total driving 1 x AC generator(s), 2 x Aux. Diesel Gen – 4-stroke 2,500mkW total driving 2 x AC generator(s).

OTHER POWER EQUIPMENT:  No Shaft Generator.

PROPULSOR: 1 x FP Propeller (Aft Centre) (mechanical) (Bronze), 95rpm.

POS, PROPULSOR:  No Thrusters.

OTHER ENGINE EQUIPMENT:  1 x Screw Shaft.

ENVIRONMENTAL EQUIPMENT:  1 x BWTS – Ballast Water Treatment System – NK Unknown – BlueBallast.

LIFTING EQUIPMENT:  No Cargo Gear.

SALE & PURCHASE HISTORY: Reported sold to Clients of SeaRiver on 11 March 2005 as part of a enbloc sale. Reported sold to Clients of Seabulk Tankers on 3 November 2014 for US$ 30m.


MT EAGLE FORD 1

The rarest of all: ‘Eagle Ford’ suezmax tanker, built and flagged in the USA (Jones Act), formerly owned by SeaRiver (ExxonMobil subsidiary), while lightering crude oil to ATB ‘New Hampshire’ under the shadow of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.  Image credit: Karatzas Images

MT EAGLE FORD 2

The rarest of all: ‘Eagle Ford’ suezmax tanker, built and flagged in the USA (Jones Act), formerly owned by SeaRiver (ExxonMobil subsidiary), while lightering crude oil to ATB ‘New Hampshire’ under the shadow of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.  Image credit: Karatzas Images

MT EAGLE FORD 3

The rarest of all: Suezmax tanker ‘Eagle Ford’, built and flagged in the USA (Jones Act), formerly owned by SeaRiver (ExxonMobil subsidiary), while lightering crude oil to ATB ‘New Hampshire’ under the shadow of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.  Image credit: Karatzas Images

MT EAGLE FORD 4

The rarest of all: Suezmax tanker ‘Eagle Ford’, built and flagged in the USA (Jones Act), formerly owned by SeaRiver (ExxonMobil subsidiary), while lightering crude oil to ATB ‘New Hampshire’ under the shadow of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Image credit: Karatzas Images

MT EAGLE FORD 5

The rarest of all: ‘Eagle Ford’ Suezmax tanker, built and flagged in the USA (Jones Act), formerly owned by SeaRiver (ExxonMobil subsidiary), while lightering crude oil to ATB ‘New Hampshire’ under the shadow of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Image credit: Karatzas Images

MT EAGLE FORD 6

The rarest of all: ‘Eagle Ford’ suezmax tanker, built and flagged in the USA (Jones Act), formerly owned by SeaRiver (ExxonMobil subsidiary), while lightering crude oil to ATB ‘New Hampshire’ under the shadow of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Image credit: Karatzas Images

MT EAGLE FORD 7

The rarest of all: ‘Eagle Ford’ suezmax tanker, built and flagged in the USA (Jones Act), formerly owned by SeaRiver (ExxonMobil subsidiary), while lightering crude oil to ATB ‘New Hampshire’ under the shadow of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Image credit: Karatzas Images

MT EAGLE FORD 8 w MT ORWELL

The rarest of all: ‘Eagle Ford’ Suezmax tanker under the shadow of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge with inbound products tanker MT “Orwell”.  Image credit: Karatzas Images

MT EAGLE FORD 9 w SEALAND WASHINGTON

The rarest of all: Suezmax tanker ‘Eagle Ford’ under the shadow of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge with containership MV “Sea-Land Washington” outbound. Image credit: Karatzas Images

MT EAGLE FORD 10

The rarest of all: ‘Eagle Ford’ suezmax tanker, built and flagged in the USA (Jones Act), while lightering crude oil to ATB ‘New Hampshire’ under the watch of tug ‘Scott Turecamo’. Image credit: Karatzas Images

MT EAGLE FORD 11

The rarest of all: ‘Eagle Ford’, Suezmax tanker, built and flagged in the USA (Jones Act), formerly owned by SeaRiver (ExxonMobil subsidiary), while lightering crude oil to ATB ‘New Hampshire’ under the shadow of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Image credit: Karatzas Images

MT EAGLE FORD 12

The rarest of all: ‘Eagle Ford’ suezmax tanker, built and flagged in the USA (Jones Act), with Downtown Manhattan skyline and the new World Trade Center in background. Image credit: Karatzas Images

MT EAGLE FORD 13

The rarest of all: ‘Eagle Ford’ suezmax tanker, built and flagged in the USA (Jones Act), with Downtown Manhattan skyline and the new World Trade Center in background. Image credit: Karatzas Images

MT EAGLE FORD 14

The rarest of all: ‘Eagle Ford’ suezmax tanker, built and flagged in the USA (Jones Act), with Downtown Manhattan skyline and the new World Trade Center in background. Image credit: Karatzas Images


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MV ‘SINGAPORE BRIDGE’

Images of Containership MV ‘SINGAPORE BRIDGE’ (Ex: SC Rotterdam)
4,253 TEU, Fully Cellular Container, Built 2002

IDENTIFICATION: Ex-names are SC Rotterdam, CSCL Rotterdam. Launch Name was CSCL Rotterdam. Panamax Containership, Call Sign V7KF4, IMO Number 9224348. Built at Samsung H.I., Marshall Islands Flagged, Korean Classed, Length Overall of 259.80 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 244.80 m., Draught of 12.60 m., Beam of 32.25 m., Gross Tonnage of 39,941, Moulded Depth of 19.30 m., Tonnage of 24,458 International Net and 50,148 Dwt (long). Engine Description 2 S.A. 8-cyl., Engine Model 8K90MC-C6.1 MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 24.50 kts at 133.00 tonnes per day, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 49704. 1 Propellor, 1 Bow Thruster(s)

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: KG Allgemeine Leasing Gmbh & Co (KGAL); company details: http://www.kgal.de.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Teu Capacities of 4,253 Total, 2,805 Homogeneous and 800 Reefer, 7 Holds, 14 Hatches, Dwt to Teu ratio of 11.98, Maximum Teu of 1,584 in the Holds. Total Teu Capacity of 4,253, 7 Holds, 14 Hatches.


 

MV SINAGPORE BRIDGE 1

Gearless, sub-panamax containership ‘Singapore Bridge’ (4,200-teu, built in 2002 at Samsung Heavy) departing New York Harbor; passing Statue of Liberty. http://www.karatzas.com

MV SINAGPORE BRIDGE 2

Gearless, sub-panamax containership ‘Singapore Bridge’ (4,200-teu, built in 2002 at Samsung Heavy) departing New York Harbor; passing Statue of Liberty. http://www.karatzas.com

MV SINAGPORE BRIDGE 3

Gearless, sub-panamax containership ‘Singapore Bridge’ (4,200-teu, built in 2002 at Samsung Heavy) departing New York Harbor; passing Statue of Liberty. http://www.karatzas.com

MV SINAGPORE BRIDGE 4

Gearless, sub-panamax containership ‘Singapore Bridge’ (4,200-teu, built in 2002 at Samsung Heavy) departing New York Harbor; World Trade Center in the background.  http://www.karatzas.com

MV SINAGPORE BRIDGE 5

Gearless, sub-panamax containership ‘Singapore Bridge’ (4,200-teu, built in 2002 at Samsung Heavy) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV SINAGPORE BRIDGE 6

Gearless, sub-panamax containership ‘Singapore Bridge’ (4,200-teu, built in 2002 at Samsung Heavy) departing New York Harbor. Starboard bow view detail. http://www.karatzas.com

MV SINAGPORE BRIDGE 7

Gearless, sub-panamax containership ‘Singapore Bridge’ (4,200-teu, built in 2002 at Samsung Heavy) departing New York Harbor. Starboard stern view. http://www.karatzas.com

MV SINAGPORE BRIDGE 8

Gearless, sub-panamax containership ‘Singapore Bridge’ (4,200-teu, built in 2002 at Samsung Heavy) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV SINAGPORE BRIDGE 9

Gearless, sub-panamax containership ‘Singapore Bridge’ (4,200-teu, built in 2002 at Samsung Heavy) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV SINAGPORE BRIDGE 10

Gearless, sub-panamax containership ‘Singapore Bridge’ (4,200-teu, built in 2002 at Samsung Heavy) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV SINAGPORE BRIDGE 11

Gearless, sub-panamax containership ‘Singapore Bridge’ (4,200-teu, built in 2002 at Samsung Heavy) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV SINAGPORE BRIDGE 12

Gearless, sub-panamax containership ‘Singapore Bridge’ (4,200-teu, built in 2002 at Samsung Heavy) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com


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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.

MT ‘VALLE BIANCA’

Images of Chemical and Products Tanker MT ‘VALLE BIANCA’                                         (50,350 DWT, SPP Shipbuilding, Built 2007, IMO II/III Tanker)

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Valle Bianca. Handy Tanker, Call Sign ICEF, IMO Number 9387580.Built at SPP Shipbuilding, Double Hull, Italy Flagged, BV, RINA Classed, Length Overall of 184.00 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 174.00 m., Draught of 13.02 m., Beam of 32.20 m., 50.00 Tonnes per Centimetre Immersion, Gross Tonnage of 29,996, Moulded Depth of 19.20 m., Lightship air draft of 39.06 m., Keel to mast air draft of 46.40 m., Tonnage of 24,900 Panama Canal Net, 32,050 Suez Canal Net, 13,240 International Net, 10,300 Light Displacement and 49,555 Dwt (long). ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 7-cyl., Engine Model 7RTA48T-B, 1 Variable pitch Propellor. Wartsila Engine, Speed of 13.50 kts at 30.00 tonnes per day, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 12887, Bunker Capacity of 1,503 tonnes.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Navigazione Montanari SpA; company website: http://www.navmont.com.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Cargo Capacity of 53,183 cu.m., Segregated Ballast Tanks, 14 Tanks, 12 Pumps with a total Capacity of 7,200 cu.m., Epoxy Tank Coating, IMO Class 2, Heat Exchangers, Maximum heating capacity of 66 degrees celsius, 7 Cargo Separations, Marpol Certificate. 7 Cargo Separations, 7 Cargo Manifolds, Stern Discharge, Closed Loading System, Cargo connections have diameters of 16, 12, 10 and 8 inches, Manifold height above deck of 2.10 m., Distance from bow to centre manifold is 89.70 m., 12 Deepwell Pump(s), Maximum operating capacity of cargo pumps is 7,200 t/hr, S/Steel SUS316 cargo lines, Crude Oil Washing. Satellite Communications, Marpol Certificate, Solas Certificate, High Level Alarms, Automatic Ullaging, Inert Gas System, Vapour Return Ashore, Centre Line Bulkhead.


 

MT VALLE BIANCA 1

Chemical / Products Tanker ‘Valle Bianca’ (50,000 dwt, SPP, 2009, IMO II/III) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MT VALLE BIANCA 2

Chemical / Products Tanker ‘Valle Bianca’ (50,000 dwt, built at SPP in 2009, IMO II/III) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MT VALLE BIANCA 3

Chemical / Products Tanker ‘Valle Bianca’ (50,000 dwt, built at SPP in 2009, IMO II/III) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MT VALLE BIANCA 4

Chemical / Products Tanker ‘Valle Bianca’ (50,000 dwt, built at SPP in 2009, IMO II/III) departing New York Harbor. Downtown Manhattan skyline in the background. http://www.karatzas.com

MT VALLE BIANCA 5

Chemical / Products Tanker ‘Valle Bianca’ (50,000 dwt, built at SPP in 2009, IMO II/III) departing New York Harbor. Manhattan skyline in the background. http://www.karatzas.com

MT VALLE BIANCA 6

Chemical / Products Tanker ‘Valle Bianca’ (50,000 dwt, built at SPP in 2009, IMO II/III) departing New York Harbor. Starboard bow view detail. http://www.karatzas.com

MT VALLE BIANCA 7

Chemical / Products Tanker ‘Valle Bianca’ (50,000 dwt, built at SPP in 2009, IMO II/III) departing New York Harbor. Starboard stern and accommodation view detail. http://www.karatzas.com

MT VALLE BIANCA 9

Chemical / Products Tanker ‘Valle Bianca’ (50,000 dwt, built at SPP in 2009, IMO II/III) departing New York Harbor. Passing under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.  www.karatzas.com

MT VALLE BIANCA 8

Chemical / Products Tanker ‘Valle Bianca’ (50,000 dwt, built at SPP in 2009, IMO II/III) departing New York Harbor. Passing under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. http://www.karatzas.com

MT VALLE BIANCA 10

Chemical / Products Tanker ‘Valle Bianca’ (50,000 dwt, built at SPP in 2009, IMO II/III) departing New York Harbor. Passing under Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. http://www.karatzas.com

MT VALLE BIANCA 11

Chemical / Products Tanker ‘Valle Bianca’ (50,000 dwt, built at SPP in 2009, IMO II/III) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MT VALLE BIANCA 12

Chemical / Products Tanker ‘Valle Bianca’ (50,000 dwt, built at SPP in 2009, IMO II/III) departing New York Harbor. http://www.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.

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.

MV ‘NEPTUNE LEADER’

Images of Pure Car Carrier (PCC) MV ‘NEPTUNE LEADER’ 
(4,318 Cars, Built in 2008 at Naikai S.B.)

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Neptune Leader. Call Sign 9VIJ6, IMO Number 9402744. Built at Naikai S.B., Singapore Flagged, NKK Classed, Length Overall of 183.00 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 170.00 m., Draught of 8.70 m., Beam of 30.20 m., Gross Tonnage of 44,412, Moulded Depth of 10.70 m., Tonnage of 13,324 International Net and 12,650 Dwt (long). Engine Description 2 S.A. 6-cyl., Engine Model 6S60MC-C7.1 MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 20.00 kts, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 18424, Bunker Capacity of 2,719 tonnes. 1 Propellor.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Sandigan Ship Services Inc.; company website: http://www.sandiganship.com.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Vehicle Capacity of 4,318 Cars, 11 Vehicle Decks, 1 Quarter Ramp(s), 1 Side Ramp(s).


 

MV NEPTUNE LEADER 1

Car Carrier ‘Neptune Leader’ (4,300-ceu, built in 2008 at Naikai S.B., Japan) arriving at New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV NEPTUNE LEADER 2

Car Carrier ‘Neptune Leader’ (4,300-ceu, built in 2008 at Naikai S.B., Japan) arriving at New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV NEPTUNE LEADER 3

Car Carrier ‘Neptune Leader’ (4,300-ceu, built in 2009 at Naikai S.B., Japan) arriving at New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV NEPTUNE LEADER 4

Car Carrier ‘Neptune Leader’ (4,300-ceu, built in 2009 at Naikai S.B., Japan) arriving at New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV NEPTUNE LEADER 5

Car Carrier ‘Neptune Leader’ (4,300-ceu, built in 2009 at Naikai S.B., Japan) arriving at New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV NEPTUNE LEADER 6

Car Carrier ‘Neptune Leader’ (4,300-ceu, built in 2009 at Naikai S.B., Japan) arriving at New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV NEPTUNE LEADER 7

Car Carrier ‘Neptune Leader’ (4,300-ceu, built in 2009 at Naikai S.B., Japan) arriving at New York Harbor. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. http://www.karatzas.com

MV NEPTUNE LEADER 8

Car Carrier ‘Neptune Leader’ (4,300-ceu, built in 2009 at Naikai S.B., Japan) arriving at New York Harbor. Passing under teh Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. http://www.karatzas.com

MV NEPTUNE LEADER 9

Car Carrier ‘Neptune Leader’ (4,300-ceu, built in 2009 at Naikai S.B., Japan) arriving at New York Harbor. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. http://www.karatzas.com

MV NEPTUNE LEADER 10

Car Carrier ‘Neptune Leader’ (4,300-ceu, built in 2009 at Naikai S.B., Japan) arriving at New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV NEPTUNE LEADER 11

Car Carrier ‘Neptune Leader’ (4,300-ceu, built in 2009 at Naikai S.B., Japan) arriving at New York Harbor. Downtown Manhattan skyline in the background. http://www.karatzas.com

MV NEPTUNE LEADER 12

Car Carrier ‘Neptune Leader’ (4,300-ceu, built in 2009 at Naikai S.B., Japan) arriving at New York Harbor. Passing the Statue of Liberty. http://www.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.

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.