APL Raffles is the flagship and one of the largest vessels in the fleet of American President Line, more commonly known today as simply APL. The freighter was built in 2013 by South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries under yard number S632. The vessel has overall length of 368.50 m, moulded beam of 51.00 m and maximum summer draft of 15.50 m. APL Raffles is among the most modern and most environmental ships operating nowadays, implementing the latest IMO standards for safety and efficiency. The vessel has capacity to carry 13,900 TEU with 1,200 reefer plugs. The deadweight of APL Raffles is 150,936 DWT and the gross tonnage is 151,963 GRT. All these specifications rank her in the list of world’s largest container ships.
The engineering on board of the container carrier APL Raffles is high efficient and low consumption, providing high power to the fixed pitch propeller. The main engine is Hyundai-MAN B&W 11S90ME-C9.2, which has total output power of 85,704 hp. It features with low CO2 emissions and low fuel consumption, which makes the vessel environmental and profitable. Also the vessel is equipped with systems and filters for zero NOx and sulfur emissions, which makes it capable for operating worldwide, but also decreases the costs. The container ship APL Raffles is designed with special shape for better streamline and lower water resistance, which allows operating with speed of 19.5 kts under load and over 22.5 kts under ballast.
The container ship APL Raffles is operating under the flag of Singapore with IMO number 9631979, MMSI 566881000 and call sign 9V5388.
APL Raffles specification
Length: 368.50 m
Width: 51.00 m
Draft: 15.50 m
Deadweight: 150,936 DWT
Gross tonnage: 151,963 GRT
Cargo Capacity: 13,900 TEU
Engine: Hyundai-MAN B&W 11S90ME-C9.2
Engine power: 85,704 hp
Speed: 19.5 kts
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