Venere

Venere seen here inbound from Grangemouth (Scotland) to the Port of Tees (North East England) on 28th January 2008. Photographed from the South Gare.

Launched as Merope Star (2004)

Type of ship : LPG Tanker

Year of build : 2004-11 Cant. Nav. de Poli S.p.A. - Pellestrina Yard/hull No.: 196
Hull Type:Double Bottom Entire Compartment Length; Hull Material:Steel; Hull Connections:Welded; Decks:1 dk; Bulbous bow

Owner: VENERE SHIPPING BV - Netherlands
Operator: Veder Gas Carriers BV - Netherlands
Ship Manager: Maritime Performances BV - Netherlands

Further specifications can be seen @ http://217.67.242.200/fleet/26

Length Overall 74.985
Length (BP) 69.700
Breadth Moulded 14.200
Draught 6.600
Depth 7.500
Height 33.400
Displacement 5100
T/CM 9.0
Gross 2,708
Net 820
Deadweight 3,090
Formula Deadweight 3,277

4 diesel electric oil engines driving 4 generators each 800kW 440V a.c. connected to 2 electric motors of (1,050kW) driving 2 Directional propellers at 284 rpm
Total Power: Mcr 3,200kW (4,352hp)
Max. Speed: 13.50kts, Service Speed: 13.00kts