Bulk Carrier Alaska

This is the “Bulk Carrier Alaska” registered in Panama, taking on a load of logs.

Here’s some info about it.

The ALASKA is a bulk carrier registered under the flag of Panama. Here are the key details about the vessel based on available information:

• Identification:
  • IMO Number: 9773480
  • MMSI: 374384000
  • Call Sign: 3FXW7
  • Vessel Type: Bulk Carrier
  • Flag: Panama
• Construction and Specifications:
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Builder: Shin Kurushima Toyohashi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Japan
  • Hull Number: 3691
  • Date of Keel Lay: June 19, 2015
  • Date of Launch: October 6, 2015
  • Date of Build: January 27, 2016
  • Dimensions:
    • Length Overall (LOA): 182.87 meters (599.9 feet)
    • Beam: 31 meters (101.7 feet)
    • Depth: 14.5 meters
    • Summer Draught: 10.028 meters
  • Tonnage:
    • Gross Tonnage (GT): 24,649 tons
    • Net Tonnage (NT): 12,351 tons
    • Deadweight (DWT): 38,176 tons
  • Cargo Capacity:
    • Grain Capacity: 49,758.93 cubic meters
    • Bale Capacity: 48,621.60 cubic meters
  • Engine:
    • Type: MAN B&W 6S46ME-B8, 2-stroke, 6-cylinder
    • Power: 6,900 kW
    • Service Speed: Approximately 15.6 knots (sea trial)
  • Propeller: Single, keyless, fixed-pitch propeller
• Ownership and Management:
  • Registered Owner: NYT Shipping Limited
  • Manager: Rainbow Maritime Co., Ltd., Japan
  • ISM Manager: Not specified in available data
• Classification and Certifications:
  • Classification Society: ClassNK
  • Notations: NS* (BCM, BC-XII, GRAB, EQ C DG, PSPC-WBT) (IHM) MNS*
  • Purpose: Bulk/Lumber Carrier
  • Certifications: Compliant with SOLAS XII Reg. 1.1 for bulk carriers, among other standards
• Operational Details:
  • Former Name: Previously known as CHANGHONGJI7 (until 2019, registered in China)
  • Port Visits: The ship has frequently visited ports such as Lanshan (China) and Incheon (South Korea), with 18 port calls recorded in 2023.
• Design Features:
  • Hull: Double hull construction applied to all cargo holds
  • Equipment: Equipped with 4 cranes (30-ton capacity each), suitable for bulk and lumber cargo
  • Fuel Capacity: 1,812.43 cubic meters of fuel oil, 338.40 cubic meters of fresh water
• Additional Notes:
  • The ALASKA is designed for transporting bulk cargo, such as grain or lumber, and is equipped to handle a variety of dry bulk commodities.

3 Days later it’s almost fully loaded. Still moored in the same spot but another ship pulled in front of it.

Happy “Ship Spotting”!