MV ‘BBC MAINE’

Images of Heavylift / Multi-Purpose Vessel MV ‘BBC MAINE’                                   (12,780 DWT, Built in 2007 at Taizhou Sanfu)

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was BBC Maine. Call Sign V2CN8, IMO Number 9357200. Built at Taizhou Sanfu, Antigua & Barbuda Flagged, GL Classed, Ice Strengthened E3 Class, Length Overall of 138.07 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 130.00 m., Draught of 7.98 m., Beam of 21.00 m., Gross Tonnage of 9,620, Moulded Depth of 11.00 m., Tonnage of 4,270 International Net, 5,180 Light Displacement. Engine Description 4 S.A. 6-cyl., Engine Model 6M43 MaK Engine, Speed of 15.00 kts at 26.00 tonnes per day, Intermediate Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 7337. 1 Variable Pitch Propellor, 1 Bow Thruster(s), Shaft Generator 700 kW.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: W. Bockstiegel Reederei GmbH & Co. KG; company website: http://www.reederei-bockstiegel.de.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Grain Capacity of 15,952 cu.m., Bale Capacity of 14,856 cu.m., 3 Holds, 3 Hatches, Total Teu capacity of 665, Maximum Teu of 334 in the Holds and 331 on Deck, 2 Crane(s) with a safe working load of 150 tonnes, Heavy Lift. Grain Capacity of 15,952 cu.m., Maximum TEU of 334 in holds and 331 on deck, Homogeneous TEU of 528, on the basis of all 20 ft containers weighing 14 tonnes, maximum hatch dimensions of 25.50 x 17.50 m., 2 deck(s), ratio of dwt per TEU is 19.21805. Crew complement of 20 people, Bridge Position Aft.


 

MV BBC MAINE 1

Heavylift / MPP Vessel MV ‘BBC Maine’ (12,700 dwt, built n 2007 in Taizhou Sanfu, China, cranes 2x150T) departing New York Harbor.  Statue of Liberty in the background. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BBC MAINE 2

Heavylift / MPP Vessel MV ‘BBC Maine’ (12,700 dwt, built n 2007 in Taizhou Sanfu, China, cranes 2x150T) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BBC MAINE 3

Heavylift / MPP Vessel MV ‘BBC Maine’ (12,700 dwt, built n 2007 in Taizhou Sanfu, China, cranes 2x150T) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BBC MAINE 4

Heavylift / MPP Vessel MV ‘BBC Maine’ (12,700 dwt, built n 2007 in Taizhou Sanfu, China, cranes 2x150T) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BBC MAINE 5

Heavylift / MPP Vessel MV ‘BBC Maine’ (12,700 dwt, built n 2007 in Taizhou Sanfu, China, cranes 2x150T) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BBC MAINE 6

Heavylift / MPP Vessel MV ‘BBC Maine’ (12,700 dwt, built n 2007 in Taizhou Sanfu, China, cranes 2x150T) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BBC MAINE 7

Heavylift / MPP Vessel MV ‘BBC Maine’ (12,700 dwt, built n 2007 in Taizhou Sanfu, China, cranes 2x150T) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BBC MAINE 8

Heavylift / MPP Vessel MV ‘BBC Maine’ (12,700 dwt, built n 2007 in Taizhou Sanfu, China, cranes 2x150T) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BBC MAINE 9

Heavylift / MPP Vessel MV ‘BBC Maine’ (12,700 dwt, built n 2007 in Taizhou Sanfu, China, cranes 2x150T) departing New York Harbor. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BBC MAINE 10

Heavylift / MPP Vessel MV ‘BBC Maine’ (12,700 dwt, built n 2007 in Taizhou Sanfu, China, cranes 2x150T) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BBC MAINE 11

Heavylift / MPP Vessel MV ‘BBC Maine’ (12,700 dwt, built n 2007 in Taizhou Sanfu, China, cranes 2x150T) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV BBC MAINE 12

Heavylift / MPP Vessel MV ‘BBC Maine’ (12,700 dwt, built n 2007 in Taizhou Sanfu, China, cranes 2x150T) departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com


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MV ‘THEMIS LEADER’

Images of Pure Car Carrier (PCC) MV ‘THEMIS LEADER’
(5,415 Cars, Built in 2010 at Imabari Shipbuilding)

IDENTIFICATION: Call Sign 3FCI5, IMO Number 9553115.Built at Imabari Shipbuilding, Panama Flagged, NKK Classed, Length Overall of 199.94 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 190.00 m., Draught of 10.02 m., Beam of 32.20 m., Gross Tonnage of 61,804, Moulded Depth of 15.00 m., Tonnage of 18,542 International Net and 19,721 Dwt (long). Engine Description 2 S.A. 8-cyl., Engine Model 8UEC60LSE Mitsubishi H.I. Engine, Heavy Fuel Oil, Horsepower of 21128, Bunker Capacity of 3,636 tonnes. 1 Propellor.

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

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Vehicle Capacity of 5,415 Cars, 12 Vehicle Decks, 1 Quarter Ramp(s), 1 Side Ramp(s). Crew complement of 21 people.


 

MV THEMIS LEADER 1

Built in 2010 at Imabari (Japan), holding 5,500 cars (ceus) on twelve-decks, car carrier ‘Themis Leader’ is departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV THEMIS LEADER 2

Built in 2010 at Imabari (Japan) and operated by NYK LIne, holding 5,500 cars (ceus) on twelve-decks, car carrier ‘Themis Leader’ is departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV THEMIS LEADER 3

Built in 2010 at Imabari (Japan) and operated by NYK LIne, holding 5,500 cars (ceus) on twelve-decks, car carrier ‘Themis Leader’ is departing New York Harbor. Leaving World Trade Center behind! http://www.karatzas.com

MV THEMIS LEADER 4

Built in 2010 at Imabari (Japan) and operated by NYK LIne, holding 5,500 cars (ceus) on twelve-decks, car carrier ‘Themis Leader’ is departing New York Harbor. Lower Manhattan skyline in the background. http://www.karatzas.com

MV THEMIS LEADER 5

Built in 2010 at Imabari (Japan) and operated by NYK LIne, holding 5,500 cars (ceus) on twelve-decks, car carrier ‘Themis Leader’ is departing New York Harbor. Lower Manhattan skyline in the background. http://www.karatzas.com

MV THEMIS LEADER 6

Built in 2010 at Imabari (Japan) and operated by NYK LIne, holding 5,500 cars (ceus) on twelve-decks, car carrier ‘Themis Leader’ is departing New York Harbor. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows bridge. http://www.karatzas.com

MV THEMIS LEADER 7

Built in 2010 at Imabari (Japan) and operated by NYK LIne, holding 5,500 cars (ceus) on twelve-decks, car carrier ‘Themis Leader’ is departing New York Harbor. Starboard bow view detail. http://www.karatzas.com

MV THEMIS LEADER 8

Built in 2010 at Imabari (Japan) and operated by NYK LIne, holding 5,500 cars (ceus) on twelve-decks, car carrier ‘Themis Leader’ is departing New York Harbor. Starboard stern view detail. http://www.karatzas.com

MV THEMIS LEADER 9

Built in 2010 at Imabari (Japan) and operated by NYK LIne, holding 5,500 cars (ceus) on twelve-decks, car carrier ‘Themis Leader’ is departing New York Harbor. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. http://www.karatzas.com

MV THEMIS LEADER 10

Built in 2010 at Imabari (Japan) and operated by NYK LIne, holding 5,500 cars (ceus) on twelve-decks, car carrier ‘Themis Leader’ is departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV THEMIS LEADER 11

Built in 2010 at Imabari (Japan) and operated by NYK LIne, holding 5,500 cars (ceus) on twelve-decks, car carrier ‘Themis Leader’ is departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV THEMIS LEADER 12

Built in 2010 at Imabari (Japan) and operated by NYK LIne, holding 5,500 cars (ceus) on twelve-decks, car carrier ‘Themis Leader’ is departing New York Harbor. With Lower Manhattan skyline in the background. 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.

MV ‘MSC METHONI’

Images of Post-panamax Containership MV ‘MSC Methoni’                                    (Ex: MSC Viviana – 6,724 TEU, Fully Cellular Containership, Built 2003)

IDENTIFICATION: Ex-name is MSC Viviana. Launch Name was MSC Viviana. Post-Panamax Containership, Call Sign D5AN2, IMO Number 9256755.Built at Hyundai H.I., Liberia Flagged, GL Classed, Length Overall of 304.00 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 292.00 m., Draught of 14.50 m., Beam of 40.00 m., Gross Tonnage of 73,819, Moulded Depth of 19.85 m., Tonnage of 47,138 International Net and 83,904 Dwt (long). ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 2 S.A. 10-cyl., Engine Model 10K98MC-C6.1. MAN B. & W. Engine, Speed of 25.50 kts at 230.00 tonnes per day, Horsepower of 77,633B at 104.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Costamare Shipping Co. S.A., Greece; company website: http://www.costamare.com. Vessel Operators are Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC); company website: http://www.mscgva.ch/

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Teu Capacities of 6,724 Total and 800 Reefer, Ship is too large to transit the Panama Canal, Dwt to Teu ratio of 12.68. Total Teu Capacity of 6,724.


 

MV MSC METHONI 1 w COMPASS

Post-panamax containership ‘MSC Methoni’ (built in Korea and flying Marshall Islands flag) owned by Costamare in Greece and on charter to MSC in Switzerland and headquartered in France departing New York Harbor. Crossing paths with anchored LR1 tanker MT ‘Compass’http://www.karatzas.com

MV MSC METHONI 2

Post-panamax containership ‘MSC Methoni’ (built in Korea and flying Marshall Islands flag) owned by Costamare in Greece and on charter to MSC in Switzerland and headquartered in France departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV MSC METHONI 3

Post-panamax containership ‘MSC Methoni’ (built in Korea and flying Marshall Islands flag) owned by Costamare in Greece and on charter to MSC in Switzerland and headquartered in France departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV MSC METHONI 4

Post-panamax containership ‘MSC Methoni’ (built in Korea and flying Marshall Islands flag) owned by Costamare in Greece and on charter to MSC in Switzerland and headquartered in France departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV MSC METHONI 5

Post-panamax containership ‘MSC Methoni’ (built in Korea and flying Marshall Islands flag) owned by Costamare in Greece and on charter to MSC in Switzerland and headquartered in France departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV MSC METHONI 6

Post-panamax containership ‘MSC Methoni’ (built in Korea and flying Marshall Islands flag) owned by Costamare in Greece and on charter to MSC in Switzerland and headquartered in France departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV MSC METHONI 7

Post-panamax containership ‘MSC Methoni’ (built in Korea and flying Marshall Islands flag) owned by Costamare in Greece and on charter to MSC in Switzerland and headquartered in France departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV MSC METHONI 8

Post-panamax containership ‘MSC Methoni’ (built in Korea and flying Marshall Islands flag) owned by Costamare in Greece and on charter to MSC in Switzerland and headquartered in France departing New York Harbor. Passing under the Verazzano-Narrows Bridge. http://www.karatzas.com

MV MSC METHONI 9

Post-panamax containership ‘MSC Methoni’ (built in Korea and flying Marshall Islands flag) owned by Costamare in Greece and on charter to MSC in Switzerland and headquartered in France departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV MSC METHONI 10

Post-panamax containership ‘MSC Methoni’ (built in Korea and flying Marshall Islands flag) owned by Costamare in Greece and on charter to MSC in Switzerland and headquartered in France departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV MSC METHONI 11

Post-panamax containership ‘MSC Methoni’ (built in Korea and flying Marshall Islands flag) owned by Costamare in Greece and on charter to MSC in Switzerland and headquartered in France departing New York Harbor. http://www.karatzas.com

MV MSC METHONI 12

Post-panamax containership ‘MSC Methoni’ (built in Korea and flying Marshall Islands flag) owned by Costamare in Greece and on charter to MSC in Switzerland and headquartered in France 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 ‘QUEEN MARY 2’

Images of Cruiseship MV ‘QUEEN MARY 2’ (2,620 Berths, Cruise Vessel, Built 2003)

IDENTIFICATION: Launch Name was Queen Mary 2. Call Sign ZCEF6, IMO Number 9241061. Built at Ch. de l’Atlantique, Bermuda Flagged, LR Classed, Length Overall of 345.03 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 301.35 m., Draught of 10.30 m., Beam of 41.00 m., Gross Tonnage of 148,528, Moulded Depth of 31.14 m., Keel to mast air draft of 72.00 m., Tonnage of 98,720 International Net and 18,886 Dwt (long). ENGINE DETAILS: Engine Description 4 S.A. 16-cyl., Engine Model 16V46C Wartsila Engine, Speed of 29.40 kts, Horsepower of 172,478B at 500. 4 Azimuth Propellors.

OWNER / MANAGER DETAILS: Cunard Line Ltd.; company website: http://www.cunard.co.uk/.

SPECIALIZED DETAILS: Total number of Passengers 2,800, 1310 Passenger Cabins, 2620 Passenger Berths, 13 Passenger Decks, 1253 Crew.

LINKS OF INTEREST:                                                                                               ‘Seven Days on the Queen Mary 2’, The New York Times, February 8, 2013.                       ‘Battle of the Queens: Queen Mary vs. Queen Mary 2’                                                QUEEN MARY 2 Deck Plan, accessed online September 2014; courtesy Cunard Line, Ltd.


 

MV QUEEN MARY 2_1

Cunard’s flagship ‘Queen Mary 2’ (QM2), built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003, departing New York. http://www.karatzas.com

MV QUEEN MARY 2_2

Cunard’s flagship ‘Queen Mary 2’ (QM2), built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003, departing New York. http://www.karatzas.com

MV QUEEN MARY 2_3

Cunard’s flagship ‘Queen Mary 2’ (QM2), built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003, departing New York. Leaving behind the Downtown Manhattan skyline. http://www.karatzas.com

MV QUEEN MARY 2_4

Cunard’s flagship ‘Queen Mary 2’ (QM2), built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003, leaving behind New York. http://www.karatzas.com

MV QUEEN MARY 2_5 w STATUE OF LIBERTY

Cunard’s flagship ‘Queen Mary 2’ (QM2), built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003, departing New York. http://www.karatzas.com

MV QUEEN MARY 2_6

Cunard’s flagship ‘Queen Mary 2’ (QM2), built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003, departing New York. Starboard bow view detail. http://www.karatzas.com

MV QUEEN MARY 2_7

Cunard’s flagship ‘Queen Mary 2’ (QM2), built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003, departing New York. Aft starboard view detail. http://www.karatzas.com

MV QUEEN MARY 2_8

Cunard’s flagship ‘Queen Mary 2’ (QM2), built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003, departing New York. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. http://www.karatzas.com

MV QUEEN MARY 2_9

Cunard’s flagship ‘Queen Mary 2’ (QM2), built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003, departing New York. Passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. http://www.karatzas.com

MV QUEEN MARY 2_10

Cunard’s flagship ‘Queen Mary 2’ (QM2), built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003, departing New York. Framed by the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. http://www.karatzas.com

MV QUEEN MARY 2_11

Cunard’s flagship ‘Queen Mary 2’ (QM2), built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003, departing New York. http://www.karatzas.com

MV QUEEN MARY 2_12

Cunard’s flagship ‘Queen Mary 2’ (QM2), built at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in 2003, departing New York. Starboard stern view detail. 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.