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Mobil Kestrel - (1977-1991)
See also : Osprey (1) - (1991-1993)

 
Build in 1971 as "Mitsuminesan Maru", as seen here, became in 1977 "Mobil Kestrel",
sold in 1991 as "Osprey", scrapped in april 1993.
( Photo thanks to Ilhan Kermen )
 
"Mitsuminesan Maru", in Malacca Straight.
( Airfoto Malacca )
"Mobil Kestrel".
 
"Mobil Kestrel".
 
"Mobil Kestrel".
 
"Mobil Kestrel", on the Elbe, Germany, about 1978.
( Photo Copyright Jörg Seyler )

Original Name
Mitsuminesan Maru
Type
VLCC
Delivered
01-01-1971
IMO No
7046285
Builder & Yard
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. Chiba Works
Yard No
C874
Engine
Diesel.
KW
28348
GRT
123839
NTR
84354
DWT
227753
LOA
324,01
LBP
309,99
Beam
54,06
Draft
19,00
Depth
26,42
Other names and history
1977 Mobil Kestrel
1991 Osprey
1993 Scrapped
Scrapped
29-04-1993

The Miramar Ship Index for "MITSUMINESAN MARU"
IDNo:
7046285
Year:
1971
Name:
MITSUMINESAN MARU
Keel:
Type:
Tanker
Launch Date:
10.10.1970
Flag:
JPN
Date of completion:
20.01.1971

Tons:
123839
Link:
-
DWT:
224157
Yard No:
874
Length overall:
324.0
Ship Design:
LPP:
310.0
Country of build:
JPN
Beam:
54.1
Builder:
Mitsui
Material of build:
Location of yard:
Chiba
Number of screws/Mchy/Speed(kn):
1D-15.5

Subsequent History:
1977 MOBIL KESTREL - 1991 OSPREY

Disposal Data:
Scrapped at Shanghai 28.05.1993

History:
ON
LR/IMO
ID
Year
Name
Tons
Change
Registered Owner
7046285
7046285
1971
MITSUMINESAN MARU
123839
Mitsui O.S.K.Lines Ltd.
7046285
7046285
1971
MOBIL KESTREL
123839
1977
Mobil Overseas Sg., Co.,
7046285
7046285
1971
MOBIL KESTREL
123839
1984
Mobil Tpt., (Bahamas) Ltd.
7046285
7046285
1971
OSPREY
123839
1991
Mobil Sg., & Tpt., Co.