Thursday, January 23, 2025

Largest tanker on earth

Went through the "cold spell" - 28º yesterday morning but in the 50's today.  Didn't suffer any freeze damage to plants we covered up, but lost leaves on several other-bigger ones.  Assume they will come out of it.  Only two days until we step on board in Galveston, then on to Key West, FL and the Bahamas.  Back on February 5th.


⭕️ The largest tanker on Earth is the Hellespont_Alhambra
⭕️ It is capable of carrying 441,893 tons of crude oil, which is equivalent to the production of some countries. Its crew consists of only 37 people.....
⭕️ The ship's deadweight tonnage is 441,893 tons,
⭕️ Its total length is 380 meters,
⭕️ Its width is 68 meters.
⭕️ Its draft is 24.5 meters, and it can carry up to 3.2 million barrels of crude oil.
⭕️ The ship is powered by an HSD-Sulzer 9RTA84T-D engine, which produces 36,900 kW at 76 rpm, allowing it to achieve a service speed of 16.5 knots when loaded and 17.5 knots in ballast. Classified by both Lloyd’s Register (LR) and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), the Hellespont Alhambra features a double hull for enhanced safety. Ballast tanks are emptied to reduce corrosion, and a unique white paint system above the waterline helps reflect sunlight, keeping cargo cooler and reducing hydrocarbon emissions.


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Largest tanker on earth

Went through the "cold spell" - 28º yesterday morning but in the 50's today.  Didn't suffer any freeze damage to plants we...