CSCL Asia
CSCL Asia is a container ship owned by Arisa Navigation Co Ltd,[1] and sails under a Hong Kong flag.[4] It was the largest container ship in the world when it was built.[5] It is one of five vessels that will be deployed from Asia to the West Coast of the U.S.[6] On July 13, 2004, CSCL Asia made its voyage from the Hong Kong International Terminals in Kwai Chang.[7] Hull and engineCSCL Asia has a length of 334 m (1,095 ft 10 in). It is a fully cellular container ship, that has a capacity of 8,500 TEU,[3] with 19 hatches, 9 holds, and 700 reefer plugs.[4] CSCL Asia has a B&W 12K98MC-C, 2-stroke, 12-cylinder engine, capable of producing 68,490 kW (91,850 hp), driving a fixed pitch propeller. The ship's engine was built by Doosan Engine.[1] The ship also has an auxiliary generator, that is a 4 × 2, 2,700 kW 6,600V 60 Hz. The ship also has onboard boilers.[1] References
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