Gunde Maersk
The Gunde Maersk is owned and operated by the A.P. Moller Maersk.[1] Gunde Maersk was one of the largest container ships in the world when she was built. The Gunde Maersk was christened on 10 May 2008 at Maersk Odense Steel Shipyard in Denmark.[2]
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Marchen Maersk (2008-2014)Gunde Maersk (2014-present) |
| Owner: | A.P. Moller Maersk[1] |
| Operator: | Maersk Line |
| Port of registry: |
Dragør,  Denmark [1] |
| Builder: | Odense Steel Shipyard |
| Yard number: | 212 [1] |
| Launched: | 28 March 2008 |
| Christened: | 10 May 2008 [2] |
| Completed: | May 2008 [1] |
| Identification: |
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| Status: | In service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Maersk M-class container ship |
| Tonnage: | 99,002 Gross Tons [3] |
| Length: | 366.9m LOA [1] |
| Draught: | 15.50m [1] |
| Draft: | 16m [4] |
| Depth: | 21.45m [1] |
| Installed power: | 68,640kW (93,323HP) [1] |
| Propulsion: | Diesel, Single Screw [1] |
| Speed: | 25.0 kn [1] |
| Capacity: | 11,008 TEU [1] |
Hull and engine
Gunde Maersk is a fully cellular container ship with a capacity of 11,008 TEU.[1] It was completed in May 2008 by the Odense Steel Shipyard, in yard 212.[1] It has an overall length of 367 meters.[1]
It is powered by a Wärtsilä 12RT-Flex96c, 2-stroke slow speed diesel engine.[1] This engine is capable of propelling the Marchen Maersk at a top speed of 25 knots.[1]
References
- Lloyd's Register of Shipping (2009). Register of Ships. London: Lloyd's Register of Shipping. p. 1870. ISBN 9781906313265.
- United Business Media Global Trade (13 May 2008). "Maersk names new box ship". Journal of Commerce. ProQuest 312957451.
- "Ship of the Day". Ship of the Day. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
- "Marchen Maersk". myship.com. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
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