Giant Container Ship

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One of the biggest container ships in the world, entering the port

Bigger than any Aircraft carrier. It carries 15,000 containers and has a Crew of 13.

It was designed for High Sea travels only. And is unable to negotiate the Suez or Panama canals

The Tug boats look like Toy Boats

It‘s 10 floors To the

Command Bridge

Top Speed is 55.80 km/h China to California in 4 Days

11 Cranes can load or unload the Ship at the same Time.

Length – 1,302 ft (396.85 meters.) Width - 207 ft (63.1 meters.) Load Capacity- 123,200 Tons

Diesel Engine - 14 Cylinders Inline Max. Power Output 108,920 Metric HP

Top Speed - 31 Knots (55.80 km / h.)

The first Trip was with 13 CrewThe cost was $145,000,000 US

The Engine

Engine – 108,920 HP, Size: 26.7m Long x 13.2m High. Weight: 2,300 Tons

Fuel Consumption: 6,275 Litres per Hour

The Crankshaft

Piston Rod Diameter 1 Metre

Motorblock