MSC Bruxelles is one of the largest container ships in the world. She has a maximum capacity of 9,200 TEU . The ship is owned by Santa Loretta Shipping Corp.[1]

MSC Bruxelles in Virginia
History
NameMSC Bruxelles
OwnerSanta Loretta Shipping Corp[1]
OperatorRedeerei Claus-Peter Offen GmbH & Co. KG[1]
Port of registryMonrovia,  Liberia[1]
BuilderSamsung Heavy Industries[1]
Yard number1511[1]
Launched10 September 2005
CompletedNovember 2005[1]
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Tonnage
  • 107,849 GT
  • 110,860 DWT
Length337m[1]
Beam46m[1]
Draft15m[1]
Depth27m[1]
Installed power68,520kW(93,159hp)[1]
Propulsion1 oil engine[1]

Hull and engine

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MSC Bruxelles was built by Samsung Heavy Industries in yard 1511 and was finished in November 2005.[1] This dry cargo[2] container ship is operated by Redeerei Claus-Peter Offen GmbH & Co. KG and the Port of Registry is Monrovia, Liberia.[1] MSC Bruxelles has a length of 337m, a beam of 46m, a draught of 15m, and a depth of 27m.[1]

MSC Bruxelles is powered by a MAN-B&W 12K98MC-C, 2 stroke 12 cylinder engine, capable of producing 68,520 kW, or 93,159 hp driving one fixed pitch propeller.[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 (2007). Register of Ships. London: Lloyd's Register of Shipping. p. 2198. ISBN 978-1-906313-04-3.
  2. ^ "MSC Bruxelles". Archived from the original on 27 January 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
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