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)
OwnerA.P. Moller Maersk[1]
OperatorMaersk Line
Port of registryDragør,  Denmark [1]
BuilderOdense Steel Shipyard
Yard number212 [1]
Launched28 March 2008
Christened10 May 2008 [2]
CompletedMay 2008 [1]
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Class and typeMaersk M-class container ship
Tonnage99,002 Gross Tons [3]
Length366.9m LOA [1]
Draught15.50m [1]
Depth21.45m [1]
Installed power68,640kW (93,323HP) [1]
PropulsionDiesel, Single Screw [1]
Speed25.0 kn [1]
Capacity11,008 TEU [1]

Hull and engine

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Gunde Maersk is a fully cellular container ship with a capacity of 11,008 TEU.[1] She was completed in May 2008 by the Odense Steel Shipyard, in yard 212[1] and has an overall length of 367 meters.[1]

The ship is powered by a Wärtsilä 12RT-Flex96c, 2-stroke slow speed diesel engine[1] which is capable of propelling the Marchen Maersk at a top speed of 25 knots.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u Lloyd's Register of Shipping (2009). Register of Ships. London: Lloyd's Register of Shipping. p. 1870. ISBN 9781906313265.
  2. ^ a b "Maersk names new box ship". Journal of Commerce. United Business Media Global Trade. 13 May 2008. ProQuest 312957451.
  3. ^ "Ship of the Day". Ship of the Day. Retrieved March 6, 2012.