The CMA CGM Group christened the world’s largest containership, the CMA CGM MARCO POLO (16 000 TEU), today, Dec. 18th, at the Container Terminal of Zeebrugge. Built by DSME (Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering) in South Korea, the giant of the seas displays exceptional dimensions: 396 meters long, 54 meters wide, with a draft of 16 meters.
The CMA CGM MARCO POLO is the first of a series of three 16 000 TEU vessels, that will all be named after great explorers. The delivery of the two next vessels is expected in 2013.
In line with the sustainable development policy of the Group, CMA CGM MARCO POLO is equipped with all the latest environmental technologies:
Moreover, the CMA CGM MARCO POLO is also equipped with five passenger cabins, exclusively reserved for cargo cruises.
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Press Release, December 18, 2012