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Al Haramain - (1975-1987)
See also : Saudi Splendour - (1987-2000)
"Al Haramain" 1987.
This photo shows a row of tankers at Mina al Ahmad, Kuwait. The nearest one in typically weird Mobil livery is "Al Haramain"(judging from color, length of name, obviously Sumitomo design). It was originally Mobil Supplier and later became Saudi Splendour.
"Saudi Splendour", ( ex Al Haramain 1987 )
LOA 341.28 mtr; Beam 54.46 mtr; Draught 21.438 mtr; 280,578 DWT.
Built 1975 by Sumitomo Shipbuilding and Machinery Company, Uraga Shipyard, Yokosuka, Japan. The vessel is owned by Mobil Shipping and Transportation Company and managed by Atlas Maritime Company S.A.
She was originally powered by a steam turbine but re-engined with twin Pielstick diesel engines. Launched originally as Mobil Supplier (sister ship to the then Mobil Mariner), she never actually sailed under that name. She was delivered as Al Haramain and was renamed Saudi Splendour in 1987.
In that year, she was attacked by a gunboat in the Arabian Gulf causing a small fire which was extinguished by the crew.
She suffered a collision with mv Combi Trader, approximately 500 miles off the Canary Islands in May 1990 but was able to continue her voyage. Scrapped at China 03.2000.
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The Miramar Ship Index for
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AL HARAMAIN
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IDNo / IMO
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7381166
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Year
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1975
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Name
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AL HARAMAIN
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Flag
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LBR
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Owner
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Mobil Sg & Tptn Co.
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Type
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Tanker
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Tons
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125393
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DWT
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281595
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LOA
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341,30
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LPP
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324,00
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Beam
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54,50
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Dept
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27,11
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Draft
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21,44
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Machinery
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1ST-15.5
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kW
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28348
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ShipDesign
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VLCC
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Builder
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Sumitomo
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Yard
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Uraga
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Yard No
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1017
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Country built
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JPN
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Keel
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Launch
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02.1975
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Completed
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04.1975
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Subsequent History
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1974 Launched as MOBIL SUPPLIER.- Mobil Sg & Tptn Co.
1981 re-engined 1D-13
1987 SAUDI SPLENDOUR - Mobil Sg & Tptn Co.
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End
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2000
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Disposal Data
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Scrappedd at China 03.2000.
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