CHIQUITA VENTURE

CHIQUITA VENTURE (IMO: 9357080) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Liberia flag. It has an overall length of 669 feets and a beam of 92 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 636017730
• IMO Number: 9357080
• Call Sign: A8LL8
• Flag State: Liberia
• Vessel Type: Refrigerated Cargo Ship (Reefer)

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 23,467 GT
• Net Tonnage: 10,481 NT
• Deadweight: 15,554 DWT
• Length Overall: 199.9 m
• Beam: 28.6 m
• Draft: 9.6 m
• Year Built: 2007

Propulsion

• Engine Type: MAN B&W Diesel
• Propulsion: Single screw, diesel
• Speed: approximately 20 knots service speed

Shipyard

• Builder: Kvaerner Masa-Yards (also known as Aker Yards)
• Country of Build: Finland
• Year Delivered: 2007

Owner / Operator

• Commercial Operator: Chiquita Brands International / Great White Fleet
• Great White Fleet is the dedicated shipping subsidiary of Chiquita Brands International, operating refrigerated cargo vessels for the transport of fresh produce

Operating Region

• Primary Trade Routes: Trans-Atlantic and Caribbean trade lanes
• Key Ports: Regular calls at ports in Central America, the Caribbean, Europe, and North America
• Cargo Specialization: Fresh fruit and refrigerated perishable goods, primarily bananas and other tropical produce

Vessel Description

CHIQUITA VENTURE is a purpose-built refrigerated cargo vessel (reefer) constructed to support the specialized cold-chain logistics demands of Chiquita Brands International. The vessel is designed to maintain precise temperature-controlled environments throughout its cargo holds, making it well suited for the long-distance transport of fresh tropical fruit and other perishable commodities. As part of the Great White Fleet, she operates within a dedicated fleet known for its focus on reliability, cargo integrity, and schedule-driven service between producing regions in Latin America and consumer markets in North America and Europe. Her substantial deadweight capacity and relatively high service speed are characteristic of modern reefer tonnage designed to minimize transit time and maximize cargo freshness.