Atlantic Container Line's big Ro-Ro/Container vessel ATLANTIC CARTIER appears to have developed thruster problems with two Eastern Canada Towing Ltd tugs Point Chebucto and Point Valiant providing assistance in berthing at Fairview Cove terminal on December 7th 2009..Normally these handy ships don't need tugs when berthing or departing.
IMO No:8215481.
Built 1985,by Chantiers De France Dunkerque, France
DWT 51,648 tons.
Gross Tonnage:57,255 tons.
LOA 292m B 32.3m D(max) 10.9m
Capacity:3,100 TEU.
Ramp capacity:420m tons.
M/C: Single shaft diesel. B&W Mod. 6L90GEB at 20,191kws. Speed 17.5 knots.
Flag: Sweeden
Call Sign:SCKB
© Capnken 2009