Venus B
| History | |
|---|---|
| Namesake | Roberta Jull |
| Builder | Australian Shipping Industries |
| Yard number | 291 |
| In service | 7 September 1990 |
| Identification | IMO number: 8820925 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 1,571 GRT, 3,454 DWT |
| Propulsion | MAN B&W Alpha 6S26MC |
| Speed | 13 knots |
Venus B is a cargo ship. Built by Australian Shipping Industries for Stateships, it has subsequently operated for other shipping lines under a variety of names. As at April 2026 it remains operational.
History
[edit]Built as the Roberta Jull by Australian Shipping Industries in Henderson, Western Australia, for Stateships, the ship entered service in September 1990.[1][2] It was named after Roberta Jull.[3]
In 1995 it was sold along with sister ships Frank Konecny and Gordon Reid by owner Westpac to Briese Schiff, Germany and renamed Bremer Merkur.[4] In 1997 it was sold to Romamka Maritime, Cyprus and renamed Ultra Merkur.[3]
It was renamed Agadir in 2001, Sirena in 2004, Sirena II in 2005 and Iran Shalamcheh by Valfajre Eight Shipping Company, Iran in 2005.[3] As at April 2026 it remains operational as the Venus B.[5]
References
[edit]- ↑ Australian yard delivers series for domestic operator The Motorship issue 841 August 1990 page 22
- ↑ Lingwood, John (2001). Significant Ships of 1990. Rina Limited. ISBN 0903055139.
- 1 2 3 Ships of the State Shipping Service Maritime Heritage Association Newsletter March 2018 page 11
- ↑ Three former Stateships sold Minister for Transport 18 July 1995
- ↑ Venus B Marine Traffic