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Esso Japan - (1976-1996)
"Esso Japan" was build in 1976. Sold as "Safer" in 1986. Converted to an oilbarge in 1987.
Deleted 1990 (dumb storage hulk)
"Esso Japan".
"Esso Japan".
"Esso Japan".
"Esso Japan" to be filling the "Bellamya" a French Shell ULCC tanker.
"Esso Japan".
"Esso Japan".
The two sisterships "Esso Tokyo" (406.258 dwt) and "Esso Japan" (406.640 dwt), both built 1976,
are on this picture laid up in Ålesund, Norway, July, 1985.
( Photo Copyright Anders Rydberg )
"Esso Japan", seen here as "Safer" laid up near Aalesund on 16/8/1986.
( Photo by Mike Ridgard )
"Esso Japan", at Europoort, Rotterdam.
( Photo Copyright Pieter Melissen )
Original Name
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Esso Japan
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Type
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ULCC
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Delivered
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01-05-1976
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IMO No
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7376472
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Builder & Yard
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Hitachi Zosen, Ariake Yard, Japan
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Yard No
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A4440
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Engine
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Steam
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KW
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33570
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GRT
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192673
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NTR
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158671
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DWT
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406640
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LOA
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361,98
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LBP
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350,00
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Beam
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70,03
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Draft
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22,15
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Depth
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28,12
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Other names and history
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1986 Safer
1990 FSO - deleted (dumb storage hulk)
???? Scrapped
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Scrapped
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????
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The Miramar Ship Index for "ESSO JAPAN"
IDNo:
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7376472
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Year:
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1976
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Name:
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ESSO JAPAN
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Keel:
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Type:
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Tanker
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Launch Date:
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14.11.1975
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Flag:
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LBR
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Date of completion:
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01.05.1076
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Tons:
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192679
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Link:
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-
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DWT:
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406640
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Yard No:
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4440
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Length overall:
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362.0
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Ship Design:
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LPP:
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350.0
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Country of build:
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JPN
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Beam:
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70.0
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Builder:
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Hitachi
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Material of build:
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Location of yard:
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Ariake
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Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
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1ST-15.5
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|
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Subsequent History:
1986 SAFER
Disposal Data:
Deleted 1990 (dumb storage hulk), no longer self-propelled.
History:
ON
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LR/IMO
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ID
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Year
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Name
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Tons
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Change
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Registered Owner
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7376472
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7376472
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1976
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ESSO JAPAN
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192679
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Esso Tankers Inc.
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7376472
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7376472
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1976
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SAFER
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192679
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1986
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Yemen Exploration & Production Co .
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