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Suezmax
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"Suezmax" is a naval architecture term for the largest ship measurements capable of transiting the Suez Canal in a laden condition, and is almost exclusively used in reference to tankers. The limiting
A Suezmax oil tanker, Seavigour, in 2017
A Suezmax oil tanker, Seavigour, in 2017
Two ships moored at El Ballah during a Suez Canal transit
Two ships moored at El Ballah during a Suez Canal transit
of the Suez Canal, larger ships pass through the canal – in this case, a capesize bulk carrier approaches the Egyptian–Japanese Friendship Bridge
of the Suez Canal, larger ships pass through the canal – in this case, a capesize bulk carrier approaches the Egyptian–Japanese Friendship Bridge
Suez Canal EO
Suez Canal EO
Capesize
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Capesize ships are the largest dry cargo ships with ball mark dimension: about 170,000 DWT capacity, 290 m long, 45 m beam, 18 m draught. They are too large to transit the Suez Canal or Panama Canal,
Suezmax
…Strait of Malacca and Saint Lawrence Seaway, respectively. The term "Chinamax" refers to vessels able to use a number of harbours while fully laden. "Capesize" refers to bulk carriers too big to pass through the Suez Canal—and needing to travel the Cape Route around the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Agulhas—but…
MV Berge Athene, a capesize bulk carrier of 225,200 DWT, built in 1979
MV Berge Athene, a capesize bulk carrier of 225,200 DWT, built in 1979
Capesize bulk carrier Cape Elise of 174,124 DWT at Inchgreen quay, Greenock, Scotland, for repairs in March 2014 after being struck by a massive wave.
Capesize bulk carrier Cape Elise of 174,124 DWT at Inchgreen quay, Greenock, Scotland, for repairs in March 2014 after being struck by a massive wave. At 289 metres long, it was the largest ship to dock at Greenock in 20 years.