Container ship Perseus was built in 2010 by Fujian Mawei Shipyard in China, implementing modern technologies with high efficiency of operations. The vessel has overall length of 164.50 m, moulded beam of 21.40 m and maximum draft of 8.30 m. The deadweight of the container carrier Perseus is 12,400 DWT, the gross tonnage is 8,250 GRT and the net tonnage is 5,198 NT. The vessel do not impress with large size and incredible capacity, but is designed for feeder service in Europe, mostly in North and Baltic Seas, with special characteristics, featuring with large number of reefer plugs for transportation of foods and temperature controlled cargo. The ship Perseus has maximum capacity to carry 889 TEU (or 610 FEU) with 231 reefer plugs, specific for the area of trade. The vessel is highly effective and flexible for docking in smaller ports, service the feeder services in North and Baltic Seas.
The container ship Perseus is driven by low-speed and long-stroke main engine Wartsila 8L46 MCR, which has maximum output power of 12,400 hp. Such power is enough for the vessel to operate with service speed of 15.50 kts, while the maximum achieved under ballast is 19.0 kts. The engineering is reliable and strong, having low fuel consumption and low CO2 emissions. The vessel is equipped with electronically controlled fuel distribution to cylinders, which improve the dynamic characteristics with lower consumption. The vessel achieves the environmental standards for European ports for zero-sulfur emissions and low CO2 gasses, through special filters. The vessel complies with latest IMO standards and had high efficiency and profitability.
Container ship Perseus is operating under the flag of Antigua & Barbuda and has IMO number 9412529, MMSI 305575000 and call sign V2EV7.
Perseus specification
Length: 164.50 m
Width: 21.40 m
Draft: 8.30 m
Deadweight: 12,400 DWT
Gross Tonnage: 8,250 GRT
Net Tonnage: 5,198 NT
Cargo Capacity: 889 TEU
Engine: Wartsila 8L46 MCR
Engine power: 12,400 hp
Speed: 19.0 kts
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