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Optimus is a LNG bunkering ship which is owned by Eesti Gaas. The LNG vessel is operated by Eesti Gaas group business unit Elenger Marine.[2] Optimus is the first LNG bunkering ship in the Baltic Sea.
 Optimus in the background in Old City Harbour
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Optimus |
| Owner | Eesti Gaas |
| Port of registry |  Latvia |
| Builder | Damen Shipyard |
| Laid down | 17 May 2019 |
| Launched | 8 September 2020 |
| Christened | 3 November 2021 |
| Completed | 2021 |
| In service | 19 March 2021 |
| Identification |
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| Fate | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 6,357 GT |
| Length | 99.8 m (327 ft 5 in) |
| Beam | 18.6 m (61 ft 0 in) |
| Draught | 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) |
| Depth | 9.4 m (30 ft 10 in) |
| Ice class | 1A |
| Installed power | 2 × 1480 kW |
| Speed | 13.4 knots |
| Capacity | 6,000 m3 (210,000 cu ft) storage (LNG) |
| Crew | 16 |
The ship was ordered by Elenger for bunkering services for Tallink newbuild LNG fueled ships Megastar and MyStar. The first bunkering for Optimus was in November 5 in 2021 when it was bunkering Tallink Megastar.[3]
References
edit- ^ marinetraffic.com Ship OPTIMUS (Bunkering Tanker)
- ^ "Eesti Gaas esitles Vanasadamas veeldatud maagaasi (LNG) punkrilaeva". 4 November 2021. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ "The LNG bunker vessel Optimus started operations". 5 November 2021. Retrieved 26 May 2023.