Vessel Name: MN “GULF TRADER” ex “HAWTHORN”

Type: General Cargo Ship

Seizure No. CS2015-5201-000810-01/001

 

Length Overall: 75.75m (248.5')

Breadth: 11.1Om (36.4')

Depth: 5.11m (16.8')    

Builder: D.W.  Kremer Sohn Shiffswerft, Germany

Year: 1967       

Hull #: 1132

Construction: Welded steel.

IMO #: 6718142 

Tanzania Offic. #: 300095

Admeasured: 1197 gross tons and 600 net tons

Deadweight: 1712 MT. (Cargo Capacity)

Speed: 12 Knots

Engine: The main propulsion engine is a Deutz diesel, 8 cylinder, model RBVBM-545 and serial number 4573241. The engine is rated at 1750 BHP at 500 RPM. The engine is fitted with air start, turbocharger and a fixed pitch propeller. The condition of the engine from a visual examination is considered to be fair.

Additional Information: The general deck layout is a forecastle deck, port bosun store room, starboard generator room, walking decks on both sides, two (2) hatches, expandable boom hydraulic crane set on a pedestal between hatches No. 1 and 2, accommodation house aft and poop deck. The below deck layout is a fore peak tank, chain locker, two(2) holds divided by a watertight bulkhead, double bottom tanks below the tank top, engine room and after peak tank. The hatches are closed with MacGregor steel roll away covers which were in place but not secured.Equipment remaining onboard includes the following:   

1.    Furuno FR-151OD marine radar

2.    Observator magnetic compass

3.    STN Atlas Debeg 3618 MF/HF DCS controller

4.    STN Atlas Debeg 2100 watch receiver

5.    STN Atlas Debeg 3100 MF/HF radiotelep[hone

6.    STN Atlas Debeb 6348 VHF radiotelephone

7.    STN Atlas Debeg 3220 PE message processor(2)

8.    STN Atlas Debeg 3220 8 lnmarsat  C transeiver(2)

9.    Debeg 5900 radar transponder

10.    Deutz 6 cylinder port/emergency diesel generator

11.    OAF 6 cylinder diesel generators, 137.5 KVA(2)

12.    Double drum and gypsy head horizontal hydraulic anchor windlass

13.    Rigid hull inflatable rescue boat with a Johnson 15 HP outboard engine

Noted deficiencies sighted:

1.    The crane is leaking oil from the hydraulic oil piping below the crane.

2.    The anchor windlass is leaking oil from the port hydraulic drive motor shaft seal and the brake liners are worn.

3.    The hatch cover cross wedges are missing, the wedge retainers are bent and damaged, the hatch covers are misaligned and are not watertight.

4.    The custodian reported that the oily water separator is not operational.

5.    The custodian reported that there is cross flooding of the double bottom ballast tanks.

6.    The custodian reported that the crane is not operational.

7.    Indicated dry docking was due May 1, 2015.Preview: Monday, 10/26/15 9am-12noon, Phone: 954-554-5690, Mirage Marina, 2215 NW 14 Street, Miami, FL 33125All information contained in this description was derived from sources believed to be correct, but is not guaranteed. Merchandise is being sold "AS IS", "WHERE IS" without warranty or guarantee. All known information and available photographs pertaining to the condition and description of the property have been posted on the website. Bidders may obtain additional information by attending the live previews and visually inspecting the lot. The bidder is invited, urged, and cautioned to inspect the property prior to submitting a bid. Failure to inspect property, or the absence of photographs or posted information shall not constitute cause for cancellation of sale. Buyer acknowledges that he/she relied entirely on his/her own information, judgment, and inspection of the property.