MSC Gülsün explained

MSC Gülsün, at the time of her launch in 2019, was the world's largest container ship. Built by Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea, she is almost 62m (203feet) wide and 400m (1,300feet) long. With a cargo system designed by MacGregor International AB the ship has a capacity of 23,756 containers (23,756 TEU) in rows of 24 across. MSC Gülsün is registered in Panama and operated by the Mediterranean Shipping Company based in Geneva, Switzerland and the Netherlands.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BBC News. 8 September 2019. World's largest container ship arrives at Felixstowe. BBC. 10 September 2019.
  2. Web site: MacGregor develops cargo system for MSC Gülsün containership. 6 September 2019. Ship Technology. Verdict Media Limited. 10 September 2019.
  3. Web site: MacGregor designs innovative cargo system for the world's largest container ship, MSC Gülsün. 6 September 2019. Hellenic Shipping News. Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide. 10 September 2019.
  4. Web site: MSC Gulsun Sets New Container Loading Record. 16 August 2019. The Maritime Executive. The Maritime Executive, LLC. 10 September 2019.
  5. News: World's biggest container ship MSC Gülsün makes waves on first European visit. Jones. Callum. 20 August 2019. The Times. Times Newspapers Limited. 10 September 2019.

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