FLIPPER

Flipper seen here inbound to the Port of Tyne (North East England) on 16th March 2008 - in bound from Antwerp.Photographed from Western Quay, North Shields.

Tugs in attendance were Svitzer Maltby, Rowangarth and Yarm Cross.

Former Name: GLOBAL GUARDIAN

Type of ship : Bulk Carrier (Panamax)

Year of build : 1999-03 Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd. - Yokosuka Shipyard, Yokosuka Yard/hull No.: 1241
Ship Type Group:Panamax Bulk Carrier; Hull Material:Steel; Strengthened for heavy cargoes; Hull Connections:Welded; Decks:1 dk; Bulbous bow

Registered Owner ALISSOS SHIPPING - CYPRUS
Ship Manager: DALNAVE NAVIGATION INC LIBERIA - GREECE

Length Overall 225.000
Length (BP) 216.000
Length (Reg) 217.280
Breadth Extreme 32.295
Breadth Moulded 32.260
Draught 13.871
Depth 19.200
Gross 38,364
Net 24,622
Deadweight 73,726
Formula Deadweight 59,067

1 oil engine driving 1 FP propeller
Total Power: Mcr 8,385kW (11,400hp)
Service Speed: 14.80kts