CSCL Globe and her four sister ships were ordered by CSCL in May 2013.[7] The ship was constructed by Hyundai Heavy Industries at their shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea, with the first steel for the hull cut in January 2014.[4]CSCL Globe completed her sea trials in October 2014, and was delivered to CSCL in November 2014.[4] Upon its entry into service, CSCL Globe superseded Mærsk's Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller as the world's largest operational container ship.[3]
Design and engineering
CSCL Globe has an overall length of 400m (1,312ft), a beam of 59m (194ft) and a summer draft of 16.0m (52.5ft). With a deadweight of 184,605DWT and a gross tonnage of 187,541GT, the vessel can carry 19,100 TEU with 2,000 reefer points. The vessel is constructed to DNVGL class standards. The ship operates with a crew of 23.[3]
CSCL Globe's main engine is a MAN B&W 12S90ME-C with a total output power of 69,720kW at 84 rpm. At the time of her completion, the 17-metre (56ft) tall engine was the largest ship engine ever built.[4] Designed to maximise fuel efficiency while reducing noise and carbon dioxide emissions, it permits the ship a service speed of 20.5 knots (38km/h), while the maximum speed attained during sea trials exceeded 22.0 knots (41km/h).
Career
CSCL Globe left Shanghai, China, on her maiden voyage in early December 2014,[4] and arrived at its first port of call – Felixstowe, England – on 7January 2015.[6] In January 2015, CSCL Globe was superseded as the world's largest container ship by Mediterranean Shipping Company's MSC Oscar, which exceeded her TEU capacity by 124 containers.[8]
