The picture above, by Ship Spotter Frederik, is of the Elly Maersk. Along with her sister ships the Emma, Evelyn, Eleonora, Estelle and Ebba Maersk she is the largest Container Ship in the world and the last of these giants scheduled to be built. She is also equipped with the largest engine in the world. Marine Link tells us:
On August 25, 2007 Odense Steel Shipyard presented its latest newbuilding, an 11,000 TEU container vessel, for the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group.
Like her five predecessors, Elly Maersk will be part of the series of the world’s largest container vessels, and she will like her sister vessels set new standards for safety and environment. Environmentally friendly silicone paint covers the hull of the vessel below the waterline – reducing water resistance and cutting the vessel’s fuel consumption by 1,200 tons per year.
With its 14-cylinder Wärtsilä RT-flex diesel engine which develops 110,000 bhp, Elly Maersk will enter Maersk Line’s worldwide service after delivery. Read More…
We have mixed emotions regarding ships of this size but, like the rest of the world, are impressed and amazed by her sheer size.
Related links:
- Video of her Maiden Voyage
- Track the Elly Maersk
- More Photos
- Fire on the Emma Maersk
- Emma Maersk photos video
Related Articles:
- The Wartsila-Sulzer Super Engine
- Ebba Maersk - World Largest Sistership
- Video of the Emma Maersk - World's Largest Container Ship
- Emma Maersk - From Shipyard Fire to the World Records
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