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
History
NameNYK Venus
OwnerNYK Line[1]
OperatorVenus Container Shipping SA[1]
Port of registryPanama,  Panama
BuilderHyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd[1]
Yard number1715[1]
Launched29 December 2006
CompletedFebruary 2007
Identification
StatusShip in service[2]
General characteristics
TypeContainer Ship[2]
Tonnage97,825 gt
Length338.17 m (1,109.5 ft)[1]
Beam45.60 m (149.6 ft)[1]
Draught14.524 m (47.65 ft)[1]
Depth20.14 m (66.1 ft)[1]
Installed power64,033kW(87,059 hp)[1]
Propulsion1 MAN B&W 12K98MC oil engine driving one fixed pitch propeller[1]
Speed24.5 knots[1]

Hull and Engine

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The 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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b "NYK VENUS". Marine Traffic.
  3. ^ "NYK Venus and NYK Vesta to go into service". International Freighting Weekly. 26 March 2007. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
  4. ^ "New Japanese vessel heading for Vancouver". The Vancouver Sun. 17 September 1987. ProQuest 243727189.