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12,010 g.t. built 1981. Pakistan flag. Sailing outbound Gravesend at 12.10 on 28/12/81. Whilst on a loaded voyage from Karachi to Yokohama and less than 4 years old on 23/8/85 she struck a rock near the Strait of Malacca and sank quickly. Luckily her 34 man crew were all safely picked up by the passing Ever Orient.
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General cargo ships built 1970-1979 (Over 3000gt) - 2 photos
General cargo ships built 1980-1989 (Over 3000gt) - 5 photos
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Anyway, a series of (already at that time looking old fashioned) B-346 general cargo ships, was ordered by Pakistan National
Shipping in Gdańsk Shipyard. However, only three vessels were delivered as planned:
B346/01 NAWABSHAH, IMO 7905845, 1981;
http://www.shipspotting.com/ships/ship.php?imo=7905845
B346/02 KHAIRPUR, IMO 7905857, 1981;
http://www.shipspotting.com/ships/ship.php?imo=7905857
B346/03 SIBI, IMO 7905869, 1981;
http://www.shipspotting.com/ships/ship.php?imo=7905869
Next five ships were sold to Greek owner, while still under construction.
In year 1998 they all were chartered by PLO subsidiary POL-Asia from current owner Vroon, with intention to be purchased.
B346/04 KRITI CORAL (launched as ZHOB), IMO 7905871, 1982; (Polish Ocean Lines: POL PANSY);
http://www.shipspotting.com/ships/ship.php?imo=7905871
B346/05 KRITI JADE (launched as LASBELLA), IMO 7905883, 1982; (Polish Ocean Lines: POL DAISY);
http://www.shipspotting.com/ships/ship.php?imo=7905883
B346/06 KRITI AMETHYST, IMO 7905895, 1982; (Polish Ocean Lines: POL IRIS);
http://www.shipspotting.com/ships/ship.php?imo=7905895
B346/07 KRITI GARNET, IMO 7905900, 1983; (Polish Ocean Lines: POL MARIGOLD);
http://www.shipspotting.com/ships/ship.php?imo=7905900
B346/08, KRITI PERIDOT, IMO 7905912, 1984; (Polish Ocean Lines: POL PRIMROSE);
http://www.shipspotting.com/ships/ship.php?imo=7905912
In February 1999, m/s "POL Daisy" run aground in and spent all charter time in Naval Shipyard Gdynia, awaiting repair.
In the end of year 1999 the entire charter agreement was cancelled and all ships were returned to owner.
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