Algoma Harvester
2014-Present
Specs
Build Information
Year Built: 2014
Builder: Nantong Mingde Heavy Industry, Nantong City, China
Hull #MD-150
Registry: CAN 837964
IMO # 9613939
Laid Down: April 21, 2012
Launch Date: December 25, 2013
Commissioned: July 14, 2014
Construction
The Algoma Harvester was constructed by Nantong Mingde Heavy Industry as a gearless bulk carrier as part of Algoma Central Corporation’s fleet renewal program. The Algoma Harvester is the second vessel constructed of the Equinox class. The Equinox class ships are significantly more efficient than their fleetmates, and are equipped with exhaust scrubber systems that remove 97% of sulfur oxide emissions.
General Stats
Length Overall: 740′
Length Between Perpendiculars: 728’06”
Breadth: 78′
Depth: 48’03”
Loaded Draft: 33′
Capacity: 39,064 Tons
Vessel Type: Gearless Bulk Carrier
Number of Cargo Holds: 5 [Hatch-Hold Arrangement: 3-4-3-4-3]
Number of Hatches: 17 [Dimensions: 51’11”x 22’4”]
Primary Operations: Ore, Grain Trades
Propellers: 1 Controllable Pitch Propeller
Rudders: 1
Engineering Equipment
Original
Engine
Engine Type: Diesel Engine
Engine Manufacturer: Wartsila, Helsinki, Finland
Engine Model: 5RT-fled50-D
Number of Engines: 1
Rated HP: 11,863 BHP
History
Lineage
Algoma Harvester – 2014-Present
Owner: Algoma Central Corp., St. Catharines, ON
Operator: Algoma Central Corp.
Flag: Canadian
Home Port: St. Catharines, ON
Her Story
The Algoma Harvester was the second vessel of a planned eight ships built for Algoma Central Corporation’s Equinox class fleet renewal program. The Harvester was launched on December 25, 2013 and completed in early 2014. She was then sailed to North America, being christened on July 14, 2014 at Hamilton, Ontario.
The Algoma Harvester suffered from engine problems and hull cracking during the 2018 season.
The Algoma Harvester is an active carrier in the ore and grain trades.
Compiled By Brendan Falkowski
Updated on April 2, 2020
Gallery
Algoma Harvester on the St. Marys River, 2014. Photo by Roger LeLievre 
Algoma Harvester on the St. Marys River, September 3, 2014. Photo by Roger LeLievre 
Algoma Discovery on the Welland Canal, September 14, 2014. Photo by Roger LeLievre Algoma Harvester on the Welland Canal, June 30, 2015. Photo by Isaac Pennock 
Algoma Harvester on the St. Marys River, September 29, 2016. Photo by Roger LeLievre 
Algoma Harvester on the St. Marys River, June 24, 2017. Photo by Roger LeLievre 
Algoma Harvester on the St. Marys River. Photo by Daniel Lindner 
Bow detail of Algoma Harvester. Photo by Daniel Lindner 
Stern detail of Algoma Harvester. Photo by Daniel Lindner 
Algoma Harvester on the St. Marys River. Photo by Daniel Lindner 
Algoma Harvester on the Detroit River, July 15, 2020. Photo by Isaac Pennock
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