NYK Venus
NYK Venus was one of the largest container ships in the world when it was delivered to its operator, Venus Container Shipping.[1] It is a sister ship to the NYK Vesta.[3] The NYK Venus is owned by Nippon Yusen Kaisa (sometimes known as NYK Line) of Japan.[4]
 NYK Venus at the Port of Rotterdam | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name: | NYK Venus |
| Owner: | NYK Line[1] |
| Operator: | Venus Container Shipping SA[1] |
| Port of registry: |
Panama,  Panama |
| Builder: | Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd[1] |
| Yard number: | 1715[1] |
| Launched: | 29 December 2006 |
| Completed: | February 2007 |
| In service: | Ship in service[2] |
| Identification: |
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| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Container Ship[2] |
| Tonnage: | 97,825 gt |
| 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(87,059 hp)[1] |
| Propulsion: | 1 MAN B&W 12K98MC oil engine driving one fixed pitch propeller[1] |
| Speed: | 24.5 knots[1] |
Hull and Engine
The NYK Venus was built by Hyundai Heavy Industries. It is a fully cellular container ship at 338 m in length and 46 m beam, with a capacity of 9,012 TEU including 854 refrigerated compartments.
The vessel is powered by a MAN B&W 12K98MC engine, capable of producing 64,033 kW (87,059 hp) driving one fixed propeller. This two-stroke, 12-cylinder engine was built by Hyundai Heavy Industries. The vessel uses 5 auxiliary a/c generators.[1]
References
- Register of Ships. London: Lloyd's Register. 2010. p. 313. ISBN 978-1-906313-39-5.
- "NYK VENUS". Marine Traffic.
- "NYK Venus and NYK Vesta to go into service". International Freighting Weekly. 26 March 2007. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
- "New Japanese vessel heading for Vancouver". The Vancouver Sun. 17 September 1987. ProQuest 243727189.
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