Triple E Container Ship MARGRETHE MAERSK departing Rotterdam,the Netherlands (June 22, 2015)

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Channel: Darren Gordon (containerman2) · 2015 · Autos & Vehicles

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The 18,340 TEU Maersk Line Triple E container vessel MARGRETHE MAERSK sailing from Maasvlakte at the Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands after maiden call, bound for Felixstowe, United Kingdom.

The name "Triple E" is derived from the class's three design principles: Economy of scale, Energy efficient, and Environmentally improved.  The Maersk Line Triple E class vessels were the world's largest container ships from June 2013 until November 2014.

Maersk Line is part of the M2 alliance with MSC on east-west routes.

IMO Number:  9632131
Flag / Nationality:  Demark
Operator:  Maersk
Completion Year:  2015 / 04
Maximum TEU Capacity:  18,340
Maximum Speed (Kn):  22.0
Overall Length (M):  399.20
Overall Beam (M):  59.00
Maximum Draught (M):  16.50
Deadweight (Ton):  196,000
Gross Tonnage (Ton):  194,849

Filmed at 1:00pm, Monday June 22, 2015 from Hock of Holland, the Netherlands.

Camera:  Canon VIXIA HF R500

Apologies for the shakiness of this video which was caused by the wind.

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