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SHUKO MARU - IMO 7509689
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Photographer:Arnes [ View profile ]
Captured:Nov 1, 1976
Title:Shuko Maru
Location:Mississippi River, United States
Photo Category:Bulkers Built 1971-1980
Added:May 25, 2024
Views:59
Image Resolution:2,179 x 1,453
Description:
Sanko's Japanese-flagged car/bulk carrier SHUKO MARU is here photographed while anchored in the Mississippi River during November 1976.
Almost brand new; she was delivered from the yard at Tadotsu just 2 months earlier.
Her history:
1976: Delivered as SHUKO MARU (Japan)
1986: DOBROTA (St. Vincent)
1996: POOJA (St. Vincent)
14/8-2002: Arrived at Alang, India for demolition, which commenced 22/8-2002.
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Current name:POOJA
Former name(s):
- Dobrota (Until 1996 Feb)
- Shuko Maru (Until 1986)
Vessel Type:Bulk Carrier
Gross tonnage:20,211 tons
Summer DWT:33,111 tons
Photos:5 photos by 3 photographers
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Signal letter JLEX
Steel bulk carrier 20,427 gross tons
Construction date April 1976 (Showa 51) Launch July 1976 (Showa 51) Completed September 1976 (Showa 51)
Dimensions Lpp 170.00 B 28.40 D 15.15 m
Main engine D 11,500PS Speed 14.4/17kt
Built by Hatohama* Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Imabari) Sno. 606
Owner Sanko Kisen Co., Ltd. (Amagasaki)
Ship name Shuko Maru
1986(Sho 61)Marida Ltd., sold to St. Vincent, renamed DOBROTA
1988(Sho 63)Transferred to Windsor Ltd., St. Vincent
1996(Ping 8)Sold to Great Eastern Shipping Co. (London) Ltd., St. Vincent, renamed POOJA
2002.8.22(Tie 14)Sold for dismantling, arrived at Bansal Ispat, Alang
* Note: Google has mistranslated "Hashihama" as "Hatoyama" for the builder
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