The MV Maria Reina is a 100.59-meter-long Panamanian feeder container ship built in 1997 at Wuhu Shipyard in China. Originally named Steamers Future, the vessel was constructed from ordinary strength steel, with a beam of 16.24 meters and a molded depth of 8.2 meters. Its gross tonnage is 4,276, with a net tonnage of 2,129, and it has a deadweight capacity of 5,055 long tons. The ship can carry up to 384 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU), categorizing it as a small feeder ship suitable for regional and niche maritime operations. Propulsion is provided by a Wärtsilä Vasa 9R32E four-stroke turbocharged diesel engine, producing a maximum of approximately 3,645 kW (4,888 hp) at 720 RPM, driving a controllable-pitch propeller. The vessel's cruising speed is about 13 knots. Auxiliary power is supplied by two Wärtsilä UD 25 L6 55D generators, with an additional Caterpillar C-18 generator installed before 2011. Maneuvering is aided by a Schottel SST170LKT thruster. The ship is equipped with two Liebherr rotary cargo cranes, allowing it to operate in ports lacking extensive infrastructure, though this feature increases operational costs. Its construction was certified by Det Norske Veritas, reflecting adherence to recognized safety and construction standards. Throughout its service, the vessel has undergone multiple ownership and name changes, starting as Steamers Future under Keppel Corporation. It was later sold to Rehder & Arkon, who renamed it Baffin Strait, and subsequently transferred to TransAtlantic Lines in 2004. As Baffin Strait, it notably served in the Military Sealift Command from 2004 to 2009, primarily transporting cargo to and from Diego Garcia under the hull classification T-AK W9519, delivering over 200,000 tons of cargo annually. The vessel participated in logistical operations supporting U.S. military bases and was involved in a collision in Singapore in 2009 during a squall. Following its military charter, the vessel underwent repairs and was renamed MV Maria Reina in 2019, registered under the Peruvian flag before re-registering under Panama in 2022. Its operational history highlights its role as a versatile, small-scale container vessel with significant logistical contributions in military and commercial maritime sectors.

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