Imoto Lines MAYA container ship 井本商運まやコンテナ船

Meet the 2nd Generation MAYA Container Ship. Cargo ships of the Imoto Lines fleet of vessels are frequently seen in the Kanmon Straits. When they pass by, it's like bumping into an old buddy while walking your dog. It is always a pleasure to see the interesting and well maintained Imoto Lines container ships, and to sometimes photograph or take video of them.

These photos were taken by Ship Freakazoid on a hot Japanese summer day July 28, 2024 as MAYA passed between Shimonoseki and Kitakyushu. An older second hand Olympus e-520 DSLR camera with Zuiko 150mm lens was used to capture Maya on digital "film" for your viewing pleasure and/or reference.

MAYA - IMO Number 8742680 - まや

Also, feel free to visit Ship Freakazoid's YouTube Channel and check out videos taken of some of the interesting ships seen passing through the Kanmon Straits.

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Here is some info on MAYA acquired from press releases and databases: This vessel was constructed as a replacement for the first-generation "Maya" (228TEU capacity / built in 2008), which capsized and sank in Tokuyama-Shimonoseki Port in July 2022. The new ship inherits the name and is designated as the second-generation "Maya." The new ship’s capacity (245TEU) exceeds that of the first-generation "Maya" (228TEU) and aims to improve cargo handling efficiency while reducing the labor load on crew members by operating solely on A-grade heavy oil. Additionally, the vessel is equipped with the engine monitoring system "HANASYS5," which enables operational support from shore, thereby reducing the risk of equipment failure. It also includes an onboard power supply system as part of the Kobe Port Carbon Neutral Port (CNP) formation plan. Key Specifications:

Length Overall: 96.81m Beam: 14.0m Gross Tonnage: 749 tons Deadweight: 1,726 tons Container Capacity: 245TEU Refrigerated Containers: 42 units

Refrigerated Container Ship MAYA - Kitakyushu Japan 2024 07 28

Flag: Japan IMO #: 8742680 MMSI #: 431000776 Call Sign: JD2830 AIS Transponder Class: Class A General Vessel Type: Cargo Detailed Vessel Type: Container Ship

One can't help but wonder what is in the refrigerated containers. It would be one helluva party if all 42 containers were carrying kegs of Japanese beer! Kampai everyone!!!

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