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06/06/2024, Port of Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia.
A luxury expedition motor yacht, allegedly owned by Russia-born Israeli billionaire Yuri Milner.
Keel laid on 26/11/2013, launched on 30/08/2014, & completed on 24/07/2015, by Kleven, Ulsteinvik, Norway (366)
5,937 g.t. & 1,000 dwt., as:
'Ulysses' to 2018, &
'Andromeda' since.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andromeda_(2015_yacht)
Photo with the permission of Ovanes Agaryan
06/06/2024, Port of Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia.
A luxury expedition motor yacht, allegedly owned by Russia-born Israeli billionaire Yuri Milner.
Keel laid on 26/11/2013, launched on 30/08/2014, & completed on 24/07/2015, by Kleven, Ulsteinvik, Norway (366)
5,937 g.t. & 1,000 dwt., as:
'Ulysses' to 2018, &
'Andromeda' since.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andromeda_(2015_yacht)
Photo with the permission of Ovanes Agaryan
06/06/2024, Port of Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia.
A luxury expedition motor yacht, allegedly owned by Russia-born Israeli billionaire Yuri Milner.
Keel laid on 26/11/2013, launched on 30/08/2014, & completed on 24/07/2015, by Kleven, Ulsteinvik, Norway (366)
5,937 g.t. & 1,000 dwt., as:
'Ulysses' to 2018, &
'Andromeda' since.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andromeda_(2015_yacht)
Photo with the permission of Ovanes Agaryan
06/06/2024, Port of Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia.
A luxury expedition motor yacht, allegedly owned by Russia-born Israeli billionaire Yuri Milner.
Keel laid on 26/11/2013, launched on 30/08/2014, & completed on 24/07/2015, by Kleven, Ulsteinvik, Norway (366)
5,937 g.t. & 1,000 dwt., as:
'Ulysses' to 2018, &
'Andromeda' since.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andromeda_(2015_yacht)
Photo with the permission of Ovanes Agaryan
06/06/2024, Port of Papeete, French Polynesia.
A Windstar Cruises vessel of Miami, Florida.
Keel laid on 23/09/1988, launched on 17/03/1989, & completed on 07/11/1989, by Schichau Seebeckwerft, Bremerhaven, Germany (1070)
12,969 g.t. & 1,818 dwt., as:
'Seabourn Spirit' to 2015, &
'Star Breeze' since.
Photo with the permission of Ovanes Agaryan
07/06/2024, Port of Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia.
An amphibious tank landing ship of the Osumi Class, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%8Csumi-class_tank_landing_ship
The vessel participated in the French MARARA 2024 exercise taking place in Polynesia.
Keel laid on 07/09/2000, launched on 13/12/2001, and commissioned on 26/02/2003, by Hitachi Zosen, Maizuru, Japan (Hull # unknown).
www.dvidshub.net/image/8450242/japan-maritime-self-defens...
Exercise MARARA is a French-led multinational military exercise that focuses on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, taking place in French Polynesia. The exercise, which is held biennially, aims to enhance interoperability among the participating countries, improve collective response capabilities, and strengthen regional stability.
In 2024, the MARARA exercise involves forces from 15 countries, including the United States, Japan, Peru, Singapore, and Thailand. The U.S. participation includes service members from the Marine Corps, Army, Navy, and Coast Guard.
The exercise spans from May 27 to June 8 and includes a variety of training scenarios such as tactical combat casualty care, search and rescue missions, and disaster response operations. These activities are conducted on the islands of Tahiti and Huahine, simulating responses to cyclone-related disasters.
19/05/2024, sailing from Papeete, Tahiti, for Uturoa, Raiatea, Tapu'umu, Taha'a, & Bora-Bora, French Polynesia.
An aluminium hulled, high speed (38.5 knots service speed) catamaran ferry, which is locally owned by www.apetahiexpress.pf/
Named after a species of flower found only on the French Polynesian island of Raiatea, the 66.4- by 15.2-metre, aluminium-hulled Apetahi Express can accommodate 574 passengers on two decks.
Completed in 2023 by Austal Vietnam, Vung Tau, Vietnam (425)
1,553 g.t. & 100 dwt., as:
'Apetahai Express'.
Length overall: 66.4 metres
Beam: 15.2 metres
Draught:1.8 metres
Capacity: 16 tonnes
Main engines: 4 x MAN 175D, each 2,720 kW at 1,800 rpm
Propulsion: 4 x waterjets.
www.austal.com/news/austal-vietnam-delivers-66-metre-high...
Photo with the kind permission of Ovanes Agaryan.
18/05/2024, arrival at the Port of Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia.
48 years young and still looking good.
A former Norwegian coastal, palletised cargo carrier, which seems to be perfectly adapted to this multi-purpose role, among the isles of French Polynesia, having already served here for 28 years!
Keel laid during October 1976, launched during September 1977, and completed on 01/10/1977, by Fosen Mekaniske Verksteder, Fevag, Norway (20)
497 g.t. & 1,200 dwt., as:
'Nordvaer' to 1988,
'Nordic' to 1992, &
'Taporo VI' since.
Photo with the kind permission of Ovanes Agaryan,
18/05/2024, arrival at the Port of Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia.
48 years young and still looking good.
A former Norwegian coastal, palletised cargo carrier, which seems to be perfectly adapted to this multi-purpose role, among the isles of French Polynesia, having already served here for 28 years!
Keel laid during October 1976, launched during September 1977, and completed on 01/10/1977, by Fosen Mekaniske Verksteder, Fevag, Norway (20)
497 g.t. & 1,200 dwt., as:
'Nordvaer' to 1988,
'Nordic' to 1992, &
'Taporo VI' since.
Photo with the kind permission of Ovanes Agaryan,
18/05/2024, Port of Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia.
Assisting the cargo/passenger ferry cum cruise ship 'Aranui 5' to sail.
(Click on the below tag 'IMO 9793131' to see more shots of 'Aito Nui II', and the tag 'IMO 9677492' to see more of 'Aranui 5'.)
A Damen ASD Tug Type 2810.
Built for the Port Autonome de Papeete (Port of Papeete Authority).
Completed on 06/09/2017, by Damen Song Cam Shipyard, Haiphong, Vietnam (513502)
293 g.t., 153 dwt., & 60 tons bollard pull, as:
'Aito Nui II'.
Photo with the kind permission of Ovanes Agaryan.
18/05/2024, Port of Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia.
Assisting the cargo/passenger ferry cum cruise ship 'Aranui 5' to sail.
(Click on the below tag 'IMO 9793131' to see more shots of 'Aito Nui II', and the tag 'IMO 9677492' to see more of 'Aranui 5'.)
A Damen ASD Tug Type 2810.
Built for the Port Autonome de Papeete (Port of Papeete Authority).
Completed on 06/09/2017, by Damen Song Cam Shipyard, Haiphong, Vietnam (513502)
293 g.t., 153 dwt., & 60 tons bollard pull, as:
'Aito Nui II'.
Photo with the kind permission of Ovanes Agaryan.
18/05/2024, Port of Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia.
Assisting the cargo/passenger ferry cum cruise ship 'Aranui 5' to sail.
(Click on the below tag 'IMO 9793131' to see more shots of 'Aito Nui II', and the tag 'IMO 9677492' to see more of 'Aranui 5'.)
A Damen ASD Tug Type 2810.
Built for the Port Autonome de Papeete (Port of Papeete Authority).
Completed on 06/09/2017, by Damen Song Cam Shipyard, Haiphong, Vietnam (513502)
293 g.t., 153 dwt., & 60 tons bollard pull, as:
'Aito Nui II'.
Photo with the kind permission of Ovanes Agaryan.
18/05/2024, Port of Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia.
Assisting the cargo/passenger ferry cum cruise ship 'Aranui 5' to sail.
(Click on the below tag 'IMO 9793131' to see more shots of 'Aito Nui II', and the tag 'IMO 9677492' to see more of 'Aranui 5'.)
A Damen ASD Tug Type 2810.
Built for the Port Autonome de Papeete (Port of Papeete Authority).
Completed on 06/09/2017, by Damen Song Cam Shipyard, Haiphong, Vietnam (513502)
293 g.t., 153 dwt., & 60 tons bollard pull, as:
'Aito Nui II'.
Photo with the kind permission of Ovanes Agaryan.
18/05/2024, Port of Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia.
Assisting the cargo/passenger ferry cum cruise ship 'Aranui 5' to sail.
(Click on the below tag 'IMO 9793131' to see more shots of 'Aito Nui II', and the tag 'IMO 9677492' to see more of 'Aranui 5'.)
A Damen ASD Tug Type 2810.
Built for the Port Autonome de Papeete (Port of Papeete Authority).
Completed on 06/09/2017, by Damen Song Cam Shipyard, Haiphong, Vietnam (513502)
293 g.t., 153 dwt., & 60 tons bollard pull, as:
'Aito Nui II'.
Photo with the kind permission of Ovanes Agaryan.
18/05/2024, Port of Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia.
An American owned PCTC.
www.arcshipping.com/ocean-services/fleet/
Keel laid on 19/12/2011, launched on 16/03/2012, & completed on 15/06/2012, by Hyundai, Ulsan, South Korea (2263)
72,295 g.t., 28,818 dwt., & 7,880 car capacity, as:
'Tulane' to 2024, &
'ARC Honor' since.
Photo with the kind permission of Ovanes Agaryan.
16/05/2024, Port of Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia.
A Chinese built tracking ship, used for tracking and support of satellite and intercontinental ballistic missiles by the People's Liberation Army.
Keel laid on 16/09/2006, launched on 16/03/2007, & completed on 12/04/2008, by Jiangyin Chengxi Shipyard, Shanghai, China (h2376)
22,686 g.t. & 11,000 dwt., as:
'Yuan Wang 6'.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuan_Wang-class_tracking_ship
Photo with the kind permission of Ovanes Agaryan.
16/05/2024, Port of Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia.
A Chinese built tracking ship, used for tracking and support of satellite and intercontinental ballistic missiles by the People's Liberation Army.
Keel laid on 16/09/2006, launched on 16/03/2007, & completed on 12/04/2008, by Jiangyin Chengxi Shipyard, Shanghai, China (h2376)
22,686 g.t. & 11,000 dwt., as:
'Yuan Wang 6'.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuan_Wang-class_tracking_ship
Photo with the kind permission of Ovanes Agaryan.
04/05/2024, Port of Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia 🇵🇫 .
Do take a look around the company's website if you have time:
www.aranui.com/en/
Launched on 08/02/2015, and completed on 16/10/2015, by Keel laid on Huanghai Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd., Rongcheng, China 🇨🇳 (K19)
11,468 g.t. & 3,300 dwt., as:
'Aranui 5'.
Photo with the kind permission of Ovanes Агарян Ованес 🇬🇪 👌
04/05/2024, Port of Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia 🇵🇫 .
Do take a look around the company's website if you have time:
www.aranui.com/en/
Launched on 08/02/2015, and completed on 16/10/2015, by Keel laid on Huanghai Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd., Rongcheng, China 🇨🇳 (K19)
11,468 g.t. & 3,300 dwt., as:
'Aranui 5'.
Photo with the kind permission of Ovanes Агарян Ованес 🇬🇪 👌
04/05/2024, Port of Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia.
Do take a look around the company's website if you have time:
www.aranui.com/en/
Launched on 08/02/2015, and completed on 16/10/2015, by Keel laid on Huanghai Shipbuilding Co.,Ltd., Rongcheng, China (K19)
11,468 g.t. & 3,300 dwt., as:
'Aranui 5'.
Photo with the kind permission of Ovanes Агарян Ованес 👌