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NYK Venus
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NYK Venus was one of the largest container ships in the world when it was delivered to its operator, Venus Container Shipping.[1] It is a sister ship to the NYK Vesta.[3] The NYK Venus is owned by Nippon Yusen Kaisa (sometimes known as NYK Line) of Japan.[4]
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![]() NYK Venus at the Port of Rotterdam | |
History | |
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Name | NYK Venus |
Owner | NYK Line[1] |
Operator | Venus Container Shipping SA[1] |
Port of registry | Panama, ![]() |
Builder | Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd[1] |
Yard number | 1715[1] |
Launched | 29 December 2006 |
Completed | February 2007 |
Identification |
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Status | Ship in service[2] |
General characteristics | |
Type | Container Ship[2] |
Tonnage | 97,825 gt |
Length | 338.17 m (1,109.5 ft)[1] |
Beam | 45.60 m (149.6 ft)[1] |
Draught | 14.524 m (47.65 ft)[1] |
Depth | 20.14 m (66.1 ft)[1] |
Installed power | 64,033kW(87,059 hp)[1] |
Propulsion | 1 MAN B&W 12K98MC oil engine driving one fixed pitch propeller[1] |
Speed | 24.5 knots[1] |
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