The biggest containership sailing under
The biggest containership sailing under the American flag is the Maersk Seletar, with a gross tonnage of 80,503, and operated by Maersk Line Ltd, USA.
Maersk Seletar was built in 2007 by Hyundai Heavy Industries, South Korea and was classified by Lloyd’s Register.
The ship has an LOA of 318.4 m and a beam of 40.06 m. It has a 14 m draught and a deadweight tonnage of 85,250 with a capacity of 7420 TEUs.
Its main engine is the B&W 11RT-Flex96CB with 84,313 horsepower, giving it a service speed of 25.1 knots.
This gearless container ship transports consumer products like appliances, clothing, electronics, industrial goods and machinery, automotive parts and vehicles, raw materials and foodstuffs, including perishable items in refrigerated containers, as it has a capacity for 1000 reefer containers.
The biggest container ship sailing under the American Flag operates on major trade routes and calls at ports across Europe, the Middle East and South Asia.
Its main and frequented destinations include Algeciras
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