MSC's 16,000-TEU ship passes sea trials without a hitch
The new Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) 16,500-TEU built by Dalian Shipbuilding has successfully completed its sea trials, reports Rotterdam's Offshore Energy.
The ship has a total length of 366 metres, a molded width of 51 metres, and a molded depth of 30.2 metres. It encompasses environmentally friendly, efficient and energy-saving technologies.
This includes equipment such as air lubrication system, shaft generator, and energy-saving guide wheel in front of the propeller. With the new technologies installed, the company expects to meet the International Maritime Organisation's (IMO) emission reduction targets and comply with the energy efficiency design index (EEDI).
The main engine of the vessel will be equipped with high-pressure Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) which reduces NOx exhaust emissions making the vessel compliant with the IMO Tier III emission standards.
The sea trials included testing of technical characteristics of closed desulphurisation system, shaft generator and air lubrication system.
To remind, the company recently started the construction of the tenth 16,000-TEU ship for MSC. The ship will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).
source:SchedNet
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