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About the Heemskerck
The Heemskerck is a fully
cellular refrigerated container vessel. It was build in 1978.
Since 25th June 2005 renamed to P&O Nedlloyd Dubai
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particulars: |
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propulsion ........................................
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twin screws, driven by two 25,000 hp diesels giving
a service speed of 21.5 knots (max. 23 knots) |
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gross tonnage ..................................
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51,982 |
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dwt tonnage ....................................
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49,730 |
| length ............................................. |
258.62 m |
| breadth ........................................... |
32.31 m |
| max draft ......................................... |
13.0 m |
| height from top of funnel to bottom
of keel ................................................ |
50 m |
| container capacitiy ............................ |
3,126 Teu of which refrigerated
- 888 Teu porthole containers (blown air)
- 102 Teu reefer plugs
(Teu = 20-ft equivalent unit) |
| builder ............................................. |
Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft, Kiel |
| crew ............................................... |
33 |
Heemskerck
and sister vessel City of Cape Town are P&O Nedlloyds contribution
to the weekly South African - Europe Container Service between North Europe
and South Africa. The round voyage takes 49 days.
The
Heemskerck offers passenger accommodation: three twin bedded cabins, which
can also be used for single persons. Facilities for passengers include
a lounge, a pantry, a swimming pool, fitness room and a laundry. Fare
includes all on-board services, including drinks.
Passengers may book single or return passage.
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