MV Altavia was a Liberian-flagged cargo ship launched on 24 September 1994 and completed on 4 April 1995.[1] On July 20, 2010, Altavia was turned away from the Port of Hagåtña, Guam by United States Customs officials after thousands of spiders erupted from her cargo during unloading.[2] In November 2014, she was sold for scrap.[1]

History
NameAltavia
OwnerHerm. Dauelsberg
Port of registryMonrovia, Liberia
BuilderGdynia Shipyard
Launched24 September 1994
Identification
FateScrapped 2014
General characteristics
Tonnage30743 dwt
Length188m
Beam30m
Installed powerDiesel
PropulsionSulzer 6RTA72U
Speed21.5kts

References

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  1. ^ a b "Altavia (9064322)". Miramar Ship Index. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
  2. ^ Amy Willis (July 22, 2010). "Ship turned away after spiders started 'pouring' from cargo hold". The Telegraph. Retrieved March 26, 2012.
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