LORD HINTON
Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2013 7:56 pm
LORD HINTON, 1986
The LORD HINTON was constructed in 1986 by Govan Shipbuilders Ltd on the Clyde. She was named after Lord Hinton, a pioneer of atomic energy and the first chairman of the now defunct Central Electricity Generating Board. Her role was to carry coal from the Tyne Tees Coal Terminal to Kingsnorth power station on the River Medway in Kent. Following the collapse of British coal mining and the privatisation of power generation, the Lord Hinton and Kingsnorth itself were acquired by the generating giant E.ON in 2004. For about a decade, the huge collier carried cargo from coal exchanges in Europe to ensure that regular just-in-time deliveries enabled Kingsnorth to supply the National Grid, representing the end of a tradition of coal supply by sea that dates back to the 17th century. After years of loyal service to E.ON and to the UK flag, the LORD HINTON was retired from the coal trade and the British register in December 2012. The vessel was sold for further trading in more temperate climes.
Built as a bulk carrier under yard No 264 by Govan Shipbuilders Ltd., Govan for the Central Electricity Generating Board.
02 November 1984 keel laid down.
Transferred or sold before launching to Bishopgate Colliers Ltd.
18 September 1985 launched as the LORD HINTON, named after a pioneer of atomic energy research.
Tonnage 14.201 grt, 6,275 nrt, 22,447 dwt. Dim. 154.84 x 24.07 x 13.52m , draught 8.83m. length bpp.148.0m.
Powered by one 8-cyl. Mirrlees KMR8MK3 diesel engine, manufactured by Mirrlees, Blackstone Ltd., Stockport, 5,921 bhp, one shaft, controllable pitch propeller, speed 12.5 knots.
1 bow thrusther.
28 February 1986 completed.
After completing managed by Christian Salvesen (Shipping) Ltd. and used for the transport of coal along the U.K. coast.
1989 She was acquired by Atle Jebsen, managed by Lothian Shipping Ltd, London.
1994 Sold to Powergen Plc, London, managed still by Lothian Shipping Ltd.
1995 Management transferred to Jebsen Ship Management (London) Ltd.
1998 Management transferred to Lothian Ship Management (London) Ltd.
2003 Management transferred to Meridian Marine Management Ltd., Liverpool.
2004 Sold to E.ON UK plc, Coventry, not renamed and same managers.
18 January 2013 sold to Umay Sea Services Ltd. Istanbul, Turkey and renamed UMAY, managed by Beyaz Denizcilik Ltd. Sti, Istanbul. IMO No 8402864 and under Cook Island flag and registry.
Source: http://www.equasis.org http://www.clydesite.co.uk/clydebuilt/v ... asp?id=636 Marine News
British Mail. Erhard Jung.
Great Britain 2013 £1.28 sg?, scott?
The LORD HINTON was constructed in 1986 by Govan Shipbuilders Ltd on the Clyde. She was named after Lord Hinton, a pioneer of atomic energy and the first chairman of the now defunct Central Electricity Generating Board. Her role was to carry coal from the Tyne Tees Coal Terminal to Kingsnorth power station on the River Medway in Kent. Following the collapse of British coal mining and the privatisation of power generation, the Lord Hinton and Kingsnorth itself were acquired by the generating giant E.ON in 2004. For about a decade, the huge collier carried cargo from coal exchanges in Europe to ensure that regular just-in-time deliveries enabled Kingsnorth to supply the National Grid, representing the end of a tradition of coal supply by sea that dates back to the 17th century. After years of loyal service to E.ON and to the UK flag, the LORD HINTON was retired from the coal trade and the British register in December 2012. The vessel was sold for further trading in more temperate climes.
Built as a bulk carrier under yard No 264 by Govan Shipbuilders Ltd., Govan for the Central Electricity Generating Board.
02 November 1984 keel laid down.
Transferred or sold before launching to Bishopgate Colliers Ltd.
18 September 1985 launched as the LORD HINTON, named after a pioneer of atomic energy research.
Tonnage 14.201 grt, 6,275 nrt, 22,447 dwt. Dim. 154.84 x 24.07 x 13.52m , draught 8.83m. length bpp.148.0m.
Powered by one 8-cyl. Mirrlees KMR8MK3 diesel engine, manufactured by Mirrlees, Blackstone Ltd., Stockport, 5,921 bhp, one shaft, controllable pitch propeller, speed 12.5 knots.
1 bow thrusther.
28 February 1986 completed.
After completing managed by Christian Salvesen (Shipping) Ltd. and used for the transport of coal along the U.K. coast.
1989 She was acquired by Atle Jebsen, managed by Lothian Shipping Ltd, London.
1994 Sold to Powergen Plc, London, managed still by Lothian Shipping Ltd.
1995 Management transferred to Jebsen Ship Management (London) Ltd.
1998 Management transferred to Lothian Ship Management (London) Ltd.
2003 Management transferred to Meridian Marine Management Ltd., Liverpool.
2004 Sold to E.ON UK plc, Coventry, not renamed and same managers.
18 January 2013 sold to Umay Sea Services Ltd. Istanbul, Turkey and renamed UMAY, managed by Beyaz Denizcilik Ltd. Sti, Istanbul. IMO No 8402864 and under Cook Island flag and registry.
Source: http://www.equasis.org http://www.clydesite.co.uk/clydebuilt/v ... asp?id=636 Marine News
British Mail. Erhard Jung.
Great Britain 2013 £1.28 sg?, scott?