The mega container ship UMM Salal was built in 2011 by Samsung Heavy Industries in their shipyard in Geoje under yard number 1876. The vessel is among the world’s largest boxships by length and capacity. She features with modern and power engineering, but also implements the latest technologies for highest efficiency. The mega container ship UMM Salal has overall length of 366.00 m, moulded beam of 48.20 m and maximum summer draft of 15.50 m. With such dimensions, the carrier has deadweight of 145,327 DWT and gross tonnage if 141,077 GRT, which give maximum capacity of 13,296 TEU or 9,600 FEU. The boxship is equipped with 1,000 reefer plugs for transportation of temperature controlled containers and food products. UMM Salal is one of the most modern ships, covering the latest IMO standards for safe and environment operations. The hull shape is optimized for lower resistance and higher capacity.
The engineering on board of the mega boxship UMM Salal is reliable and highly efficient. The main engine is MAN B&W 12K98ME-7, which has total output power of 97,565 hp. Such power is enough for the container carrier to operate with service speed of 24.0 kts, while the maximum speed during sea trials and under ballast exceeded 26.0 kts. The engineering features with low fuel consumption and low CO2 emissions, but also vessel is equipped with filters for zero NOx and sulfur emissions. The mega boxship UMM Salal is designed with special hull shape better streamline and lower water resistance, which optimizes the efficiency of the engineering and propulsion system, providing high power with lower consumption.
The container ship UMM Salal is managed by UASC and operating under the flag of Malta. The vessel is deployed in Asia/Gulf Express 1 (AGX1) service of the container line. UMM Salal has IMO number 9525857, MMSI 215237000 and call sign 9HA2682.
UMM Salal specification
Length: 366.00 m
Width: 48.20 m
Draft: 15.50 m
Deadweight: 145,327 DWT
Gross tonnage: 141,077 GRT
Cargo Capacity: 13,296 TEU
Engine: MAN B&W 12K98ME-7
Engine power: 97,565 hp
Speed: 24.0 kts
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