MV Algoma Mariner
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| Name: | Algoma Mariner |
| Owner: | Algoma Central Corp. |
| Port of registry: | Port Colborne, Ontario |
| Builder: | Chengxi Shipyard, China |
| Cost: | CAD$50 million |
| Yard number: | CX0324 |
| Christened: | August 25, 2011 |
| Acquired: | May 31, 2011 |
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| Status: | In service, 2014 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Type: | Self-unloading dry-bulk carrier |
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| Beam: | 23.74 m (77 ft 11 in) |
| Depth: | 15 m (49 ft 3 in) |
| Propulsion: | 1 × 9,600 hp (7,159 kW) 6-cylinder MAN 2-stroke low-speed marine diesel engine |
| Capacity: | about 39,000 m2 (420,000 sq ft) |
Algoma Mariner is a Canadian lake freighter delivered to Algoma Central on May 31, 2011.[2][3][4][5] The Algoma Mariner is a Seawaymax vessel. She is a self-unloading bulk carrier built at the Chengxi Shipyard in China.
The vessel was christened in Port Colborne, on August 25, 2011, by Lisa Badawey, wife of Port Colborne's mayor Vance Badawey.[6] Port Colborne is to be the vessel's home port. Mayor Badawey delivered a speech.[7]
The vessel is equipped with modern environmental controls.[4] Her waste streams are "managed and treated". Her propeller shaft is "water lubricated", to reduce the risk of the shaft being a source of oil leakage. Her self-unloading system is equipped with dust suppression technology. Her crew accommodation is equipped with a full gymnasium, broadband internet, satellite TV and "comfortable day rooms".
According to Canadian Sailings the vessel is powered by two-stroke engine, and cost $50 million CAD.[5]
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