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ZHEN HUA 16 - IMO 8014667

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Photographer:
Wayne ACourt [ View profile ]
Added:
Jun 18, 2007
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Image Resolution:
800 x 600

Description:

Built as the tanker "Sawako" 1982,
Renamed:"Zhen Hua 16" -2006, 38,519 grt.
Entering Otago Harbour 15-6-07 with Port Otago's
2nd new Container Crane

Vessel
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Current name:
ZHEN HUA 16

Former name(s):

 -  Apageon (Until 2006 Apr)

 -  Pernas Duyong (Until 1997 Mar)

 -  Sawako (Until 1982 Nov)

 -  George Anson (Until 1982 May)

Current flag:
Liberia
Home port:
Monrovia
Vessel Type:
Heavy Load Carrier
Gross tonnage:
38,519 tons
Summer DWT:
45,028 tons
Length:
241 m
Beam:
42 m
Draught:
8.5 m

AIS Position
of this ship

Last known position:
23°24’42.78” N, 118°2’22.85” E
Status:
Speed, course (heading):
10.3kts, 240.9° (240°)
Destination:
 - Location:
Shanghai China
 - Arrival:
18th May 2024 / 18:00:29 UTC
Last update:
about 8 hours ago
Source:
AIS (ShipXplorer)

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This ship exists in the following categories:

Heavy Lift Vessels and Heavy Load Carriers - 48 photos

Tankers built 1981 - 1990 - 8 photos

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Nice pic, first time i saw a ship like this.

Thanks for posting
Regards
Martin

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Thanks Martin & Steve,
Yes i've often wondered what happens when the ship gets a roll on,much like a pendulum affect i imagine.
Regards:Wayne

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Hi Wayne

Nice set of photographs of this Heavy Lifter - oddly enough someone was asking in the Forum about the stabilty of Container Ships - never mind containers, the stabilty of this vessel must give headaches :-)

Regards

Steve Ellwood

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