Phoenix Cross

Phoenix Cross taking the bow lead on the outbound Car Carrier, Hoegh Sydney, Port of Tyne (North East England) on 1st May 2009. Photographed from Western Quay, North Shields.

Owner and Operator: Svitzer Marine Ltd

Built: 1993-11 R. Dunston (Hessle) Ltd. - Hessle Yard/hull No.: H1005
Hull Material:Steel; Hull Connections:Welded; Decks:1 dk

Length Overall 30.580
Length (BP) 28.500
Length (Reg) 28.260
Breadth Extreme 10.330
Breadth Moulded 9.800
Draught 2.660
Depth 3.800
Gross 296
Net 88
Deadweight 102
Formula Deadweight 468

2 oil engines gearing integral to driving 2 Voith-Schneider propellers at 70 rpm
Total Power: Mcr 2,902kW (3,946hp)
Service Speed: 12.00kts
Design: Ruston, Engine Builder: Ruston Diesels Ltd. - Newton-le-Willows
2 x 6RK270M, 4 Stroke, Single Acting, In-Line (Vertical)
6 Cy. 270 x 305, Mcr: 1451 kW (1973 hp) at 750 rpm