PEAK ANTWERPEN IMO 8215730 General Cargo Ship Sutton Bridge

The Peak Antwerpen (IMO 8215730), now known as Fri Sky, is a general cargo ship built in October 1982 by Schiffswerft Hugo Peters in Wewelsfleth, Germany. This single-hull vessel has a gross tonnage of 1,514 GT and a deadweight of 2,309 DWT. Its overall length is 82.09 meters, with a beam of 11.38 meters and a summer draft of 4.18 meters. It has a cargo hold capacity of 2,916 m³ (grain) and is equipped with a MacGregor piggyback hatch system.

The ship's propulsion is provided by a Deutz SBA8M528 8-cylinder engine, delivering 645 kW, enabling a service speed of 10 knots. Additional features include a bow thruster for maneuvering and a total of six watertight bulkheads. It was originally named Pionier and underwent several name changes, including Pernille W, Atlantica Hav, and Peak Antwerpen before becoming Fri Sky in 2018. It currently operates under the Bahamas flag and is managed by Kopervik Ship Management.

Here is a detailed list for the Peak Antwerpen (now Fri Sky), IMO 8215730, a general cargo ship:

General Information:

• Name: Peak Antwerpen (previously known as Fri Sky, Pionier, Pernille W, and Atlantica Hav)

• IMO Number: 8215730

• Type: General Cargo Ship

• Flag: Bahamas

• Call Sign: C6RS3

• Manager: Kopervik Ship Management

Dimensions and Capacities:

• Gross Tonnage (GT): 1,514

• Deadweight (DWT): 2,309 tons

• Length Overall (LOA): 82.09 meters

• Registered Length: 77.35 meters

• Beam: 11.38 meters

• Summer Draft: 4.18 meters

• Cargo Hold Capacity:

  • Grain: 2,916 m³

  • Bale: 2,911 m³

• Holds: 1 hold (dimensions: 50.4m x 9.0m x 6.3m)

• Hatch System: MacGregor Piggyback multi-stack

Structural Details:

• Hull Material: Steel

• Hull Type: Single hull with a partly double bottom

• Watertight Bulkheads: 4

• Decks: 2 continuous decks

Propulsion and Performance:

• Main Engine: Deutz SBA8M528, 8-cylinder engine

• Engine Power: 645 kW (703 rpm)

• Propeller: Solid aft propeller (277 rpm)

• Service Speed: 10 knots

• Bow Thruster: Jastram BU 20F (132 kW)

Tank Capacities:

• Fuel Oil: 121 m³

• Water Ballast: 997 m³

• Fresh Water: 56.5 m³

Key Features:

• Crew Size: 6

• Max Load Limits:

  • Hatch Cover: 1.5 t/m²

  • Tank Top: 11.0 t/m²

• Ventilation: 6 air changes per hour for the hold

• Anchor Equipment: 3 anchors, each 1,020 kg, with a total chain length of 357.5 meters

Historical Data:

• Builder: Schiffswerft Hugo Peters, Wewelsfleth, Germany

• Year Built: 1982

• Launch Date: September 18, 1982

• Previous Names:

  • Pionier (1982–1989)

  • Pernille W (1989–2001)

  • Atlantica Hav (2001–2017)

  • Peak Antwerpen (2017–2018)

  • Fri Sky (2018–Present)