Inside the World's Largest Container Ship: MSC Irina A-to-Z Engineering Breakdown (24,346 TEU) #ai
Step aboard the largest cargo vessel afloat — the MSC Irina. Built by Jiangsu Yangzi-Mitsui Shipbuilding in China for Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), this 400-meter ultra-large container vessel (ULCV) represents the peak of global logistics and maritime transportation engineering. Complete Vessel Engineering & Technical Breakdown: Shipbuilder & Country: Jiangsu Yangzi-Mitsui Shipbuilding — China 🇨🇳 (Operated by MSC, Switzerland 🇨🇭) Ship Type: Ultra Large Container Vessel (ULCV) Engine Architecture: MAN B&W 11G95ME-C10.5 Two-Stroke Single-Acting Diesel Engine. Total Power: 75,000 kW (100,500 Horsepower) equipped with energy-saving bulbous bow and air lubrication bubble system. Cargo Capacity & Length: 24,346 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), 399.9 Meters (1,312 feet) long, and a beam of 61.3 meters. Cruising Speed: 22.5 Knots (41.6 km/h) max operating speed. Glass & Bridge Navigation: Integrated glass navigation bridge with 360-degree high-visibility safety glass, dual ARPA radar, ECDIS digital charting, and satellite communications. Efficiency Features: Desulfurization scrubber systems, high-efficiency propeller, and drag-reducing hull coatings to decrease carbon emissions per container moved. YouTube : : #MSCIrina #ContainerShip #CargoShip