Features
1. DU-Sulzer RTA96C type diesel engine is a recently developed high power engine focusing mainly on ultra large container ships. Its 960 mm bore, 2500 mm stroke cylinder delivers 5,490 kW (7,470 PS) output. The output of this 12-cylinder engine reaches almost 90,000 PS and is the most powerful engine ever used in marine industry.
2. To maximize the container intake in the cargo holds, 3-row pontoon type hatch covers are placed on non-longitudinal girder hatch openings (the largest for container ships ever built) as a result of precise analysis of longitudinal and tortional strength and deformation of hull structure in various wave conditions. High tensile strength steel plate of thickness up to 65 mm is used for main hull strength members.
3. Lashing bridges are provided on deck to enable the containers be piled up as high as 6 tiers. Containers on third and fourth tiers are secured by lashing rods supported on the lashing bridges, which also can support 45' long containers directly on their top surface, thus contributing to adaptability of the ship in case of substantial increase in 45' containers.
4. Total of 710 sets of self contained air-cooled reefer containers (20' or 40') can be loaded.
5. The electric generating plant consists of：- 4- Diesel generators 3,600 kW, 1- Shaft generator 3,500 kW and 1- Emergency D.G. 300 kW. To supply the required electric load for 710 sets of reefer containers and a high power main engine with relating auxiliaries, a large plant totaling 17.9 MW is installed. Because of large current expected, breakers with 440V distribution are not available and high voltage distribution of 6,600V is adopted.
6. Automation and central monitoring system is employed for almost all data on the ship, ranging from tank levels to monitoring of machinery in operation. The system consists of dual server computers and dual network and is always scanning approximately 3,000 monitoring signals.
