Maersk Cape Coast

Career
Name:	Maersk Cape Coast (2011–...)[1]
Owner:	Maersk Line
Port of registry:	Singapore[2]
Yard number:	2341
Identification:	IMO number: 9525314[1]
Status:	Operational
General characteristics
Type:	Container vessel[3]
Length:	249 m
Beam:	37.4 m
Draught:	12.5 m
Speed:	21.5kn

The Maersk Cape Coast is a 28,991 tonne container vessel that is operated by Maersk. It is named Cape Coast after the capital of the Central Region (Ghana). The ship was named in the Tema Harbour by Dr. Mrs. Naadu Mills, the First lady of Ghana on 18 July 2011.^[3] The vessel is part of Maersk's fleet of vessels that call at West African ports and harbours.

Ship building

The vessel was built in Singapore.^[2] The overall length of the vessel is 249 metres.^[1]

Capacity

The vessel has a carrying capacity of 4,500 twenty footer units of containers.^[3]

Features

The vessel is fitted with waste and heat recovery system that can save 10 percent of engine power.^[3]

References

1. ^ ^{a b c} "MAERSK CAPE COAST". www.containership-info.com. http://www.containership-info.com/vessel_9525314.html. Retrieved 19 July 2011. 
2. ^ ^{a b} "MAERSK CAPE COAST". www.jocsailings.com. http://www.jocsailings.com/VesselDirectory/VesselDetail.aspx?VID=23088. Retrieved 19 July 2011. 
3. ^ ^{a b c d} "Naadu Mills Unveils Largest Container Vessel". www.tv3.com.gh. http://www.tv3.com.gh/newsdetail.asp?n=3132. Retrieved 19 July 2011.