M2 (ship)

M2

As Aranui 3 at Fakarava, 2006

Ship data flag  Cayman Islands (since 2016) France (2002–2016)   other ship names Aranui 3 (until 2016) Ship type combined cargo and passenger ship Callsign ZGGB7 home port George Town Shipyard Severnav SA, Drobeta Turnu Severin Build number 170 Launch 2002

Ship dimensions and crew length 117.0 m ( Lüa ) 107.0 m ( Lpp ) width 17.6 m Side height 9.9 m Draft Max. 5.5 m measurement 7325 BRZ / 2197 NRZ

Machine system machine 1 × MaK - diesel engine (type: 8M32) Machine performance 3,840 kW (5,221 hp) Top speed 15 kn (28 km / h) propeller 1 × controllable pitch propeller

Transport capacities Load capacity 3200 dw Permitted number of passengers ~ 200

Others Classifications Lloyd's Register Registration numbers IMO no. 9245354

The M2 is a combined cargo and passenger ship .

history

The ship was built in 2002 and used as Aranui 3 mainly between Tahiti and the Marquesas . It supplied the South Sea islands with goods and at the same time tourists could use the ship for a cruise. The route usually led from Papeete via Fakarava , Ua Pou , Nuku Hiva , Hiva Oa , Tahuata to Fatu Hiva and back.

In 2015 the ship was replaced by the Aranui 5 , which is larger and more comfortable.

In September 2016, the ship was flagged and renamed M2 . It is currently operating in the Arab world.

Technical data and equipment

Aranui 3 in Hakahau Harbor , Ua Pou

The ship is powered by an eight - cylinder four - stroke diesel engine made by MaK (type: 8M32) with an output of 3840  kW . The engine acts on a controllable pitch propeller . The ship thus reaches a speed of around 15  knots .

A total of four diesel generators with outputs of 216 kW ( apparent power : 270  kVA ), 320 kW (apparent power: 400 kVA) and two 500 kW (apparent power: 625 kVA) are available for the power supply. Another generator with an output of 500 kW (apparent power: 625 kVA) is driven by the main engine.

The ship has eight decks . The deck superstructures are located around midships in the rear of the ship. The lower two decks are designed aft for RoRo cargo. The ship has a stern ramp for this purpose . Passenger cabins and other rooms are located between the ro-ro area and the cargo holds in front of the superstructures. The holds have an intermediate deck . They are closed with folding hatch covers. The ship is for cargo handling with two Liebherr - cranes equipped.

Web links

Commons : Aranui 3  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

1. ^ "Aranui 3": French Polynesia by cargo ship. Focus, accessed October 23, 2019 . 
2. ^ Aranui 3 ( Memento of February 2, 2015 in the Internet Archive ), Compagnie Polynesienne de Transport Maritime.
3. ↑ Itinerary Aranui 5th Compagnie Polynesienne de Transport Maritime, accessed on May 6, 2018 . 
4. ↑ Vessel details M2. In: Vesselfinder. Retrieved May 6, 2018 . 
5. ^ Aranui 3rd Marine Marchande, accessed October 23, 2019 .