Emma joins Maersk fleet

The Odense Steel Shipyard recently delivered its latest newbuilding, an 11,000 TEU container vessel, to the A.P. Moller ? Maersk Group. Named ?Emma M?rsk?, the world?s largest container vessel she will set new standards for safety and environment.

Environmentally friendly silicone paint covers the hull of the vessel below the waterline thereby reducing water resistance and cutting the vessel?s fuel consumption by 1,200 tonnes per year. The main engine is a 14-cylinder 96 bore Wärtsilä RT-flex diesel engine which develops 80,080 kW. The newbuilding will be registered in Taarb?k, Denmark.