Maersk Cape Coast
Maersk Cape Coast is a 28,991 tonne container vessel that is operated by Maersk. It is named Cape Coast after the capital of the Central Region, Ghana. The ship was named in the Tema Harbour by Dr. Mrs. Naadu Mills, the then First lady of Ghana on 18 July 2011.[2] The vessel is part of Maersk's fleet of vessels that call at West African ports and harbours.
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Maersk Cape Coast |
| Owner: | Maersk Line |
| Port of registry: |
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| Yard number: | 2341 |
| Completed: | 2011 |
| Identification: | IMO number: 9525314 |
| Status: | Operational |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Container vessel[2] |
| Length: | 249 m |
| Beam: | 37.4 m |
| Draught: | 12.5 m |
| Speed: | 21.5kn |
Ship building
The vessel was built in Korea.[1] The overall length of the vessel is 249 metres.
Capacity
The vessel has a carrying capacity of 4,500 twenty footer units of containers.[2]
Features
The vessel is fitted with waste and heat recovery system that can save 10 percent of engine power.[2]
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References
- "MAERSK CAPE COAST". www.jocsailings.com. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- "Naadu Mills Unveils Largest Container Vessel". www.tv3.com.gh. Archived from the original on 3 October 2011. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
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