Images of MV ‘Maersk Singapore’ Entering the New York Harbor
Neo-panamax Containership of 8,500 TEU, built in 2007 in Japan

VESSEL IDENTIFICATION & DESCRIPTION: Launch Name was Maersk Singapore. Call Sign 9V5242, IMO Number 9308649. Built at I.H.I. (Kure), Singapore Flagged, China Classed, Length Overall of 335.00 m., Length Between Perpendiculars of 319.20 m., Draught of 13.50 m., Moulded Depth of 24.40 m., Beam of 42.80 m., Gross Tonnage of 94,725, Tonnage of 50,680 International Net, and 96,000 Dwt (long).

VESSEL’S OWNERS / MANAGERS: Bank of Communications Financial Leasing, China P.R. Vessel Manager: A.P. Moller Singapore Pte Ltd.

CARGO HANDLING DETAILS: Teu Capacities of 8,500 Total, 6,100 Homogeneous and 1,400 Reefer, Ship is able to transit the newly expanded locks of the Panama Canal, but is not able to transit the old locks.

MAIN ENGINE: 1 x Diesel – Sulzer 12RT-flex96C – 2-stroke 12-cyl. 960mm x2500mm bore/stroke 61,900mkW total at 94rpm.

PROPULSION: 1 x FP Propeller (Aft Centre) (mechanical), 94rpm.

LIFTING EQUIPMENT: No Cargo Gear.

Neo-panamax Containership MV ‘Maersk Singapore’ (8,500-teu built in 2007 at I.H.I. (Kure)) photographed under the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge entering the Upper New York Harbor. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Neo-panamax Containership MV ‘Maersk Singapore’ (8,500-teu built in 2007 at I.H.I. (Kure)) photographed under the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge entering the Upper New York Harbor. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Neo-panamax Containership MV ‘Maersk Singapore’ (8,500-teu built in 2007 at I.H.I. (Kure)) photographed entering the Upper New York Harbor. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Neo-panamax Containership MV ‘Maersk Singapore’ (8,500-teu built in 2007 at I.H.I. (Kure)) photographed entering the Upper New York Harbor. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Neo-panamax Containership MV ‘Maersk Singapore’ (8,500-teu built in 2007 at I.H.I. (Kure)) photographed in the Upper New York Harbor against the Lower Manhattan skyline. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Neo-panamax Containership MV ‘Maersk Singapore’ (8,500-teu built in 2007 at I.H.I. (Kure)) photographed in the Upper New York Harbor against the Lower Manhattan skyline. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Neo-panamax Containership MV ‘Maersk Singapore’ (8,500-teu built in 2007 at I.H.I. (Kure)) photographed in the Upper New York Harbor against the Lower Manhattan skyline. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Neo-panamax Containership MV ‘Maersk Singapore’ (8,500-teu built in 2007 at I.H.I. (Kure)) photographed in the Upper New York Harbor against the World Trade Center. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Neo-panamax Containership MV ‘Maersk Singapore’ (8,500-teu built in 2007 at I.H.I. (Kure)) photographed in the Upper New York Harbor against the Lower Manhattan skyline. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Neo-panamax Containership MV ‘Maersk Singapore’ (8,500-teu built in 2007 at I.H.I. (Kure)) photographed in the Upper New York Harbor against the Lower Manhattan skyline. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Neo-panamax Containership MV ‘Maersk Singapore’ (8,500-teu built in 2007 at I.H.I. (Kure)) photographed in the Upper New York Harbor. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Neo-panamax Containership MV ‘Maersk Singapore’ (8,500-teu built in 2007 at I.H.I. (Kure)) photographed in the Upper New York Harbor; the Statue of Liberty visible to the left. Image credit: Karatzas Images

Neo-panamax Containership MV ‘Maersk Singapore’ (8,500-teu built in 2007 at I.H.I. (Kure)) photographed in the Upper New York Harbor; the Statue of Liberty is visible to the right. Image credit: Karatzas Images

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