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MSC Bulgaria
Homeport - Monrovia
River Schelde - 31.05.2007
Former name(s):
- Kestrel I (Until 2007 Jan)
- Pelican I (Until 2003 Oct)
- Zim Antwerp I (Until 2002 Sep)
- Asia Opal (Until 2002 Apr)
- Lt Mediterranea (Until 1999 Nov)
- Genova (Until 1996 May)
- Erna Oldendorff (Until 1991 Sep)
- H.cegielski (Until 1991)
- Nuova Mediterranea (Until 2018 Nov 30)
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Different economical difficulties and other factors caused, that the delivery was postponed to years 1988-1991.
The base for the design was B-463 container ship series, built by Gdańsk Shipyard for export:
http://www.shipspotting.com/photos/2774143
The B-355 series had identical particulars, 1513 (later: 1635) TEU capacity, only passive rolling damping and no cargo gear.
First (and perhaps also second) vessel had Sulzer-Cegielski 6RLB90 engine, rated for 21600 hp and some 19,2 kn speed,
(max. 24000 hp and up to 21,0 kn). Next vessels had Sulzer-Cegielski 6RTA76 with 22100hp. All had five-bladed propellers.
B355/1 H. CEGIELSKI, IMO 8302143, 1988, Polish Ocean Lines;
http://www.shipspotting.com/ships/ship.php?imo=8302143
B355/2 T. WENDA, IMO 8302155, 1989, Polish Ocean Lines;
http://www.shipspotting.com/ships/ship.php?imo=8302155
First two ships joined East-Asia Container Service (EACON SERVICE) created by PLO with East German DSR.
As Germany got united, the ships were moved to Joint Overseas Service (JOS) created by PLO with CMA.
In year 1991 the ships were sold to Egon Oldendorff. Third vessel joined JOS directly after commissioning:
B355/3 A. ABRAHAM, IMO 8302167, 1991, Polish Ocean Lines (Cyprus flag);
http://www.shipspotting.com/ships/ship.php?imo=8302167
But she was sold to Nordeutsche Reederei already in 1992, together with fourth vessel, still under construction for PLO:
B355/4 NORTHERN JOY, IMO 9039250, 1992; (planned PLO name: Z. KIETURAKIS) - still in service in 2020;
http://www.shipspotting.com/ships/ship.php?imo=9039250
In mid seventies their design would be really modern, in 1982 when they were ordered - they would still do;
but when delivered in late eighties, they had to compete against 1900 - 2700 TEU ships on the same route.
Although commissioned way later than expected - what a change, comparing to tiny "Liwiec" :-)
http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=1693847
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