NYK Venus
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | NYK Venus[1] |
| Operator | Venus Container Shipping SA[1] |
| Port of registry | Panama,  Panama |
| Builder | Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd[1] |
| Yard number | 1715[1] |
| Completed | February 2007 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 97,825[1] |
| Length | 338.17 m (1,109.5 ft)[1] |
| Beam | 45.60 m (149.6 ft)[1] |
| Draught | 14.524 m (47.65 ft)[1] |
| Depth | 20.14 m (66.1 ft)[1] |
| Installed power | 64,033kw(87,059hp)[1] |
| Propulsion | 1 MAN B&W 12K98MC oil engine driving one fixed pitch propeller[1] |
| Speed | 24.5 knots[1] |
NYK Venus is one of the largest container ships in the world. The ship is opperated by the Venus Container Shipping SA .[1] NYK has expanded there carrying capacity.[3] The NYK Co manages both luxury and shipping cruises.[4]
Hull and Engine
The NYK Venus was built in ship yard 1715 by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd. It is a fully cellular container ship at 338 m in length and 46 m width at beam[1], with a capacity of 9,012 TEU including 854 refrigerated compartments.[1]
The vessel is powered by a MAN B&W 12K98MC engine, capable of producing 64,033 kW (87,059 hp) driving 1 fixed propeller.[1] This 2 stroke, 12 cylinder engine was built by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd.[1] The vessel utilizes 5 auxiliary a/c generators.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s Lloyd's Register of Shipping (2010). Register of Ships. London: Lloyd's Register of Shipping. p. 313. ISBN 978-1-906313-39-5.
- ^ Weekend Austrailia http://198.189.53.33:2052/hottopics/lnacademic/?. Retrieved 2/25/12.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "New Japanese vessel heading for Vancouver". The Vancouver Sun. Sep 17, 1987. Retrieved 2/22/12.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "LUXURY LINER CAN BE ENJOYED AT BUDGET PRICE". INDUSTRY; Pg. 8. 2/25/12. Retrieved 2/25/12.
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