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Arklow Rock


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Arklow Rock

Arklow Rock inbound to the Port of Peterhead, Scotland on 13th May 2010.

Ship type General Cargo Ship

IMO 9291705
MMSI 246002000
Call Sign PBZM

Flag Netherlands
Port of Registry Rotterdam

Owner/Operator : Arklow Shipping Ltd - Eire

Built :  2004-04 Barkmeijer Stroobos B.V. - Stroobos Yard/hull No.: 303 - Netherlands
Standard design:Barkmeijer 4500; Hull Material:Steel; Strengthened for heavy cargoes; Hull Connections:Welded; Decks:1 dk; Bulbous bow

Length Overall 89.990
Length (BP) 84.980
Breadth Extreme 14.180
Breadth Moulded 14.000
Draught 5.679
Depth 7.150

Gross Tonnage (GT) 2,999
Net Tonnage (NT) 1,639
Deadweight (DWT) 4,504
Formula Deadweight 3,755

Main Engine : Design: MaK, Engine Builder: Caterpillar Motoren GmbH & Co. KG - Germany
1 x 6M25, 4 Stroke, Single Acting, In-Line (Vertical)
6 Cy. 255 x 400, Mcr: 1,499 kW (2,038 hp) at 750 rpm

1 oil engine geared to screw shaft driving 1 CP propeller
Total Power: Mcr 1,499kW (2,038hp)
Max. Speed: 12.00kts, Service Speed: 11.50kts



    Some people on here just dont appreciate the fine lines of a Dutch built motor coaster . Even though modern , she still looks LIKE A SHIP!!!. and an IRISH one at that!! Well done Arklow , and fine photos Steve..   ??? ??? ??? O0                            John
    PS. My co Admin. partner on IRISH FISHING VESSELS Past and Present, Mc. Stout has probably sailed as Mate on her from time to time...............John
    Aye John, Arklow Shipping certainly keep their vessels looking good  ???

    Regards

    Steve E.