- MSC Pamela
MSC "Pamela" was built by
Samsung Heavy Industries and launched in 2005. It is currently one of the largestcontainer ship s in the world with a capacity of TEU|9,178|first=yes — around 300 containers per crew member.The vessel's engine, also built by Samsung Heavy Industries, consumes 248 tonnes of heavy fuel oil per day. In terms of fuel efficiency, the "Pamela"'s consumption is equivalent to a typical family hatchback car running for a whole day on only about 2 litres of fuel—less than two thirds of a US Gallon.fact|date= March 2008
The vessel measures 336.6m in length, a draft of 15m, with a gross tonnage of 107,200 tonnes and with a breadth of 45.6m (150ft); is capable of a maximum speed of 25.2 knots. She sails under the
Panama nian flag for the Mediterranean Shipping Company.At its launch, "Pamela" broke the world records for the number of containers that could be carried on a single vessel.cite web|url=http://www.portoffelixstowe.co.uk/pressreleases/frmPress.aspx?pid=162|title=Port of Felixstowe Welcomes World’s Biggest Container Ship|date=
27 August 2005 |accessdate=2008-03-27] As a post-Panamax vessel, and therefore unable to pass through thePanama Canal , she operates on a vessel string transporting containers between theFar East 's andEurope 's major ports.References
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