MERITA

Merita (IMO 8422034) seen here alongside Battleship Wharf, Port of Blyth (North East England) on 27th May 2007. Photographed from Bates Staithes, Blyth.

Ship Type: General Cargo Ship

Former Names:
1985-01 Gisela Bartels
1985-05 Gracechurch Harp
1989-12 Gisela Bartels
1996-01 Cis Brovig
2005-04 MERITA

Size: 99m x 16m x 4m
Tonnage: 3329gt, 4496dwt

Built: 1985-05 J.J. Sietas KG Schiffswerft GmbH & Co. - Hamburg Yard/hull No.: 916
Standard design:Type 111; Hull Material:Steel; Strengthened for heavy cargoes; Hull Connections:Welded; Decks:2 dks; Bulbous bow; FS Ice Class II
Lengthened - 198612

Owner: Merita Shipping Ltd - St Vincent & The Grenadines
Operator: Amisco - Estonia

1 oil engine with flexible couplings & single reduction geared to screw shaft driving 1 CP propeller
Total Power: Mcr 2,221kW (3,020hp)
Service Speed: 14.00kts
Design: Wartsila, Engine Builder: Oy Wartsila Ab - Vaasa
1 x 6R32, 4 Stroke, Single Acting, In-Line (Vertical)
6 Cy. 320 x 350, Mcr: 2221 kW (3020 hp)
Thrusters: 1 Thwart. FP thruster (f)