The 300-meter “Maersk Kimi” is a large but not impressive container ship: she was built in 1998 by the Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., in Japan.
The “Maersk Kimi” carries 6,674 TEUs while the latest container ships go for more than 18,000. Her call to Livorno, even with a reduced load, is considered a test of sorts for our port.
The ship arrived last Sunday at noon and was handled by the tugs “Porto di Livorno”, “Fratelli Neri”, and “Alfredo Neri”.
See also: Neverending Ship - Elqui
External links: IHI Corporation - Twenty-foot equivalent unit - Container ship (Wikipedia)
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A workhorse, it would appear.
ReplyDeleteIt is massive, but I can definitely see that this is not the usual full load.
ReplyDeleteHuge!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's a big one.
ReplyDeleteI like to see the tug boats at work.
ReplyDeleteAnd I have always liked the BLUE color Maersk use.
Your top photo is just great!
The top photo is impressive whether the ship is or no. And the large and small boats so elegantly aligned.
ReplyDeleteNot seeing the water in the first picture makes the ship look even more huge.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your port for managing to handle such a loaded giant.
Belle le navi Maersk! Ciao, Arianna
ReplyDeleteLooks like a big one!
ReplyDeleteLove the first shot in particular because it looks like they are gliding on concrete.
ReplyDeleteamazing something that size can float!
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