LADY NORA IMO 9243851 General Cargo ship heading to Wisbech

The LADY NORA (IMO 9243851) is a general cargo ship built in 2001 by Royal Niestern Sander B.V. in Delfzijl, the Netherlands. Originally named NORA, the vessel was renamed LADY NORA in 2011. In February 2022, it was renamed BALTIC EXPRESS and is now registered under the flag of St. Kitts & Nevis.

Technical Specifications:

• Type: Multi-purpose General Cargo Ship

• Gross Tonnage: 1,978

• Deadweight Tonnage: 3,002

• Length: 79.98 meters

• Breadth: 12.16 meters

• Main Engine: Caterpillar 3512BHD, 1,249 kW power

• Speed: 12 knots

• Cargo Capacity: 4,236 m³ for grain, 7,500 m³ for timber

The ship has a single cargo hold measuring 49.7 x 10 meters, with a bow thruster for improved maneuverability. Its current manager is Neva-Hugen Company Ltd. based in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Operational History:

• Built for C.V. Timberfleet in 2001, it operated under the Dutch flag until 2022.

• It was managed by Wijnne & Barends' Cargadoors in the Netherlands before its recent ownership transfer.