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
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| 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 |
| Identification |
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| Status | Ship in service[2] |
| General characteristics | |
| 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
editThe 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
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Register of Ships. London: Lloyd's Register. 2010. p. 313. ISBN 978-1-906313-39-5.
- ^ a b "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.