MV Algoma Mariner
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| History | |
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 Canada | |
| Name: | Algoma Mariner |
| Owner: | Algoma Central Corp. |
| Port of registry: | Port Colborne, Ontario |
| Builder: | Chengxi Shipyard, China |
| Cost: | CAD$50 million |
| Yard number: | CX0324 |
| Christened: | August 25, 2011 |
| Acquired: | May 31, 2011 |
| Identification: |
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| Status: | In service, 2014 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Type: | Self-unloading dry-bulk carrier |
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| Length: | |
| Beam: | 23.74 m (77 ft 11 in) |
| Depth: | 15 m (49 ft 3 in) |
| Propulsion: | 1 × 9,600 hp (7,159 kW) 6-cylinder MAN 2-stroke low-speed marine diesel engine |
| Capacity: | about 39,000 m2 (420,000 sq ft) |
Algoma Mariner is a Canadian lake freighter delivered to Algoma Central on May 31, 2011.[2][3][4][5] The Algoma Mariner is a Seawaymax vessel. She is a self-unloading bulk carrier built at the Chengxi Shipyard in China.
The vessel was christened in Port Colborne, on August 25, 2011, by Lisa Badawey, wife of Port Colborne's mayor Vance Badawey.[6] Port Colborne is to be the vessel's home port. Mayor Badawey delivered a speech.[7]
The vessel is equipped with modern environmental controls.[4] Her waste streams are "managed and treated". Her propeller shaft is "water lubricated", to reduce the risk of the shaft being a source of oil leakage. Her self-unloading system is equipped with dust suppression technology. Her crew accommodation is equipped with a full gymnasium, broadband internet, satellite TV and "comfortable day rooms".
According to Canadian Sailings the vessel is powered by two-stroke engine, and cost $50 million CAD.[5]
References
- ↑ "Algoma Central Corporation - Domestic Shipping - Self-Unloaders". algonet.com. 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
- ↑ "Algoma announces arrival of new self-unloading bulk carrier for Great Lakes". Canadian Transportation & Logistics. 5 August 2011. Archived from the original on 5 January 2012. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
Algoma Central Corporation has announced the arrival in Canada of its new maximum Seaway size, Coastal Class self-unloader, the M.V. Algoma Mariner.
- ↑ "Algoma Central Corporation Christens first completely new Canadian Flag dry-bulk carrier in over 25 years". Port Colborne Health and Welfare Centre. 25 August 2011. Archived from the original on 5 January 2012. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
- 1 2 Wayne Smith (25 August 2011). "Algoma Central Corporation Christens first completely new Canadian Flag dry-bulk carrier in over 25 years" (PDF). Algoma Central Corporation. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 January 2012. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
- 1 2 Ron Samson (5 September 2011). "Algoma Central Corporation welcomes new vessel to fleet – Algoma Mariner first completely new Canadian-flag dry-bulk carrier on Great Lakes in over 25 years". Canada Sailings. Archived from the original on 5 January 2012. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
The Algoma Mariner’s MAN two-stroke, six-cylinder low-speed engine produces 9,600 horsepower yet is only half the size of most engines powering the Great Lakes fleet. By nature, low-speed engines lend themselves to direct coupling of the propeller, which helps contribute to the efficiency, reliability and low maintenance cost of the propulsion plant.
- ↑ "Bubbly about the Algoma Mariner". Welland Tribune. 25 August 2011. Archived from the original on 5 January 2012. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
With the push of a button, a champagne bottle smashed into the starboard side of the bow of Algoma Cental Corp.'s newest vessel, the Algoma Mariner, christening the ship and welcoming it to the fleet and Great Lakes.
- ↑ Vance M Badawey (25 August 2011). "View Mayor Vance Badawey's Speaking Notes on the Algoma Mariner Christening" (PDF). Port Colborne. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 January 2012. Retrieved 5 January 2012.