Sorcol 2

Sorcol 2 seen outbound from the Port of Tyne (North East England) on 27th May 2009, bound for Las Palmas (Canary Islands). Photographed from Western Quay, North Shields.

Former Names:
1991-11 Aurora Two
1991-12 Nikolay Kolotov
1992-00 Socol 2
1992-10 Tiger Arrow
1994-01 Socol 2
1997-12 Lilongwe
1998-04 SOCOL 2

Owner: Korf Navigation Co Ltd - Malta
Operator: SOVCOMFLOT - Russia

Built: 1991-11 Miho Zosensho K.K. - Shimizu Yard/hull No.: 1382
Standard design:Socol; Hull Material:Steel; Hull Connections:Welded; Decks:2 dk; FS Ice Class 1A

Length Overall 113.120
Length (BP) 106.420
Breadth Extreme 19.220
Breadth Moulded 18.900
Draught 8.540
Depth 11.280
Gross 6,030
Net 3,602
Deadweight 9,500
Formula Deadweight 10,016

1 oil engine driving 1 CP propeller at 180 rpm
Total Power: Mcr 4,413kW (6,000hp), Csr 4,413kW (6,000hp)
Service Speed: 14.10kts
Design: Hanshin, Engine Builder: The Hanshin Diesel Works Ltd. - Akashi
1 x 6LF58, 4 Stroke, Single Acting, In-Line (Vertical)
6 Cy. 580 x 1050, Mcr: 4413 kW (6000 hp) at 180 rpm