Algonova
Algonova may refer to: * ''Algonova'' (1968), a single-hulled oil tanker * Algonova (2008) ''Algonova'' is double-hulled tanker built for Algoma Tankers Limited, a subsidiary of Algoma Central. The tanker's construction began in 2006 at Ereğli Shipyard in Turkey as ''Eregli 04''. The ship was Ceremonial ship launching, launched in 20 ...

Algonova (1968)
''Algonova'' was a single-hulled oil tanker launched in 1969 as ''Texaco Chief'' for Texaco Canada Ltd. In 1986, the ship was renamed ''A. G. Farquharson''. In 1995 the ship was sold to Imperial Oil. Purchased by Algoma Central in 1998, the ship was renamed ''Algonova''. In 2007, Algoma Central sold the vessel to Belgrave Investors Corporation, which renamed the vessel ''Pacifico Trader''. Helmer Business Incorporated acquired the vessel in 2012 and renamed the ship ''Great Portobello''. The vessel is currently in active service. Description The ship was initially designed as a crane ship. However, the plan was abandoned and the vessel was re-designed as a single-hulled tanker. As built, the vessel was long overall and between perpendiculars and a beam of . The vessel's gross register tonnage (GRT) was 5,038 and deadweight tonnage (DWT) of 6,358. The ship has a depth of hold of . The vessel had an initial ice class rating of Lloyd's Class 2, being built with an ice kn ...
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