The Motor Vessel Federal Fuji is a bulk carrier built in 1986, by Nippon Kokan in Shimizu, Japan. The ship was built for Viken Lakers, based in Bergen, Norway. The Federal Fuji was involved in a collision with the M/V Tecam Sea in the port of Sorel, Quebec on 27 April 2000.[1] The squat effect phenomenon is believed to be a factor in the collision.

History
NameFederal Fuji
OwnerViken Lakers
Port of registryNassau, Bahamas
BuilderNippon Kokan Shimizu, Japan
Completed1986
IdentificationIMO number8321931
General characteristics
Tonnage17,814 gt 29,531 dwt
Length182.8 m
Draught
  • Forward: 10.08 m
  • Aft: 10.09 m
PropulsionOne Sulzer diesel, 6RTA58, 6988 kW
Crew22

Between 1993 and 1994, Federal Fuji was caught illegally dumping oil off the Canadian coast. The ship was flying a German flag at the time, and her owners were fined $25,000.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Collision Report". Retrieved February 11, 2008.
  2. ^ "Illegal Oil Dumping in Canada" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on May 9, 2008. Retrieved February 11, 2008.