Equinox Maritime "Equinox Seas" – Brodosplit


Bulk carrier operated by Equinox Maritime seen on the Tejo River moored at Terminal de Granéis Alimentares da Trafaria in October 2019. This bulk carrier, named "Equinox Seas" and registered IMO 9229697, is built in Croatia by Brodosplit ¹ and completed in 2003 with yard number 423. It has an overall length of 623 ft and a deadweight tonnage of 52 000 t and falls into the "Supramax" category of ships (50 000 to 60 000 DWT). It uses a Burmeister & Wain main engine.

In 2024, Equinox Maritime ², based in Greece, operates a fleet of over 20 bulk carriers. Here, we see the "Equinox Seas" on the south bank of the Tejo River, moored at Terminal de Granéis Alimentares da Trafaria operated by Silopor, cohabiting with an interesting variety of fishing motorboats. Most people like to take photos of flowers, funny kittens or children. I prefer industrial scenes, such as this one. I find poetry in its synergy. To my senses, this is an austere and quintessential, viscerally beautiful moment. One of my favorite scenes. ● 


Navio graneleiro operado pela Equinox Maritime visto no Rio Tejo atracado no Terminal de Granéis Alimentares da Trafaria em Outubro de 2019. Este navio graneleiro, com o nome de "Equinox Seas" e registado IMO 9229697, é construído na Croácia pela Brodosplit ¹ e completado em 2003 com o número de construção 423. Possui um comprimento total de 189,9 m e um porte de 52 000 t e insere-se na categoria de navios "Supramax" (porte de 50 000 a 60 000 t). Utiliza uma máquina principal Burmeister & Wain. 

Em 2024, a Equinox Maritime ², baseada na Grécia, opera uma frota de mais de 20 navios graneleiros. Aqui, vemos o "Equinox Seas" na margem sul do Rio Tejo, atracado no Terminal de Granéis Alimentares da Trafaria operado pela Silopor, coabitando com uma interessante variedade de lanchas de pesca. A maioria das pessoas gosta de tirar fotos de flores, de gatinhos engraçados ou de crianças. Eu prefiro cenas industriais, como esta. Encontro poesia na sua sinergia. Para os meus sentidos, este é um momento austero e quintessencial, visceralmente belo. Uma das minhas cenas favoritas. ●


¹  "Brodosplit d.d.", Split, Croatia 
²  "Equinox Maritime, Ltd.", Athens, Greece


Equinox Maritime 

In 2024, Equinox Maritime, based in Greece, operates a fleet of over 20 bulk carriers.

Name

Registration

OL/TS

Built

[…]

Equinox Seas

IMO 9229697

189,9 m

? kn

Brodosplit (Split)

2003

#423

Due additions or corrections are welcome.


● References  

Wikipedia | "Brodosplit"
Wikipedia | "Burmeister & Wain" 
Wikipedia | "Bulk carrier"
Wikipedia | "Handymax"
International Chamber of Shipping | "Bulk carriers"
Wikipedia | "Trafaria"
Wikipedia | "Trafaria" pt-PT
Wikipedia | "Port of Lisbon"
Wikipedia | "Porto de Lisboa" pt-PT

1 kg → 2.205 lb avdp 
1 t (metric) – 2204.623 pound (lb) (avdp) 
1 kW → 1,360 hp (metric/PS)
1 kW → 1,341 hp
1 hp (metric/PS) → 0,986 hp
1 km → 0,621 mile (international)
1 m → 3.281 ft
1 nautical mile → 1.15078  mile → 1,852 km
1 kn or knot → 1.15078 mph → 1,852 km

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