Gearless cellular container vessel Ocean Protector photographed heading into Piraeus on 5 June 2012. I took this picture from my balcony on the Serenade of the Seas after a busy day exploring Athens in a taxi.
She was built by Thyssen Nordseewerke in Emden, Germany as Yard Number 507 in 1995, overall she is 202.8m long with a 20.6m beam and 11.8m draught.
Powered by a B&W 7S0MC (19,700kW) diesel engine she has a top speed of 20 Knots.
Maximum TEU = 2,480 comprising 1,416 TEU in the hold and 1,064 on deck.
GT = 28,892, NT =11,251 and DWT = 41,667
Originally named Trade Eternity she has had a number of names over the years including MSC London and MSC Zurich.
She is operated by Lomar Shipping who with commenced operations in 1976. The fleet currently comprises over 60 vessels and includes gas tankers, bulk carriers, offshore vessels and chemical tankers. They have offices in London, Bremen, Singapore, and Tortola.
MMSI - 477372000
REG - HK, Hong Kong
IMO - 9064798
Call Sign - VRUZ2
Container Ship
Built - Thyssen Nordseewerke, Emden, DE
Yard No. - 507
L 202.8m W 30.6m
GT 28892
Year - 1995
Piraeus 5 June 2012
She was built by Thyssen Nordseewerke in Emden, Germany as Yard Number 507 in 1995, overall she is 202.8m long with a 20.6m beam and 11.8m draught.
Powered by a B&W 7S0MC (19,700kW) diesel engine she has a top speed of 20 Knots.
Maximum TEU = 2,480 comprising 1,416 TEU in the hold and 1,064 on deck.
GT = 28,892, NT =11,251 and DWT = 41,667
Originally named Trade Eternity she has had a number of names over the years including MSC London and MSC Zurich.
She is operated by Lomar Shipping who with commenced operations in 1976. The fleet currently comprises over 60 vessels and includes gas tankers, bulk carriers, offshore vessels and chemical tankers. They have offices in London, Bremen, Singapore, and Tortola.
MMSI - 477372000
REG - HK, Hong Kong
IMO - 9064798
Call Sign - VRUZ2
Container Ship
Built - Thyssen Nordseewerke, Emden, DE
Yard No. - 507
L 202.8m W 30.6m
GT 28892
Year - 1995
Piraeus 5 June 2012
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