Phoenix Cross

Phoenix Cross seen here having cast off the bow lead from the outbound Hoegh Sydney, leaving the Svitzer Sword still on the stern. Photographed from Western Quay, North Shields (North East England) on 1st May 2009.

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