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Port Watch: Week of Nov. 20

News, Outdoor, Port Watch
An update on ships arriving at the Port of New Hampshire

The Almeria floated into Portsmouth Harbor last week, and the Houston Pearl arrived over the weekend. Both ships are still in port, while the Navig8 Spica is anchored and waiting to replace the Almeria after Thanksgiving. Get the details below.

ALMERIA

Type: bulk carrier
Arrived: Nov. 16, tentatively sailing Nov. 24
Flag: Liberia
Cargo: gypsum rock
Terminal: Sprague River Road
Deadweight: 57,023 tons
Length x breadth: 190 x 32 meters
Year built: 2011

HOUSTON PEARL

Type: bulk carrier
Arrived: Nov. 18, tentatively sailing Nov. 21
Flag: Bahamas
Cargo: salt
Terminal: NH State Pier
Deadweight: 35,914 tons
Length x breadth: 178 x 28 meters
Year built: 2011

NAVIG8 SPICA

Type: oil/chemical tanker
Arrival: around Nov. 21 (after Almeria sails)
Flag: Marshall Islands
Cargo: tallow
Terminal: Sprague River Road
Deadweight: 25,000 tons
Length x breadth: 159 x 27 meters
Year built: 2017

Information via Portsmouth Pilots and MarineTraffic.com. Note: Ship schedules are subject to change.