CMA CGM Thalassa

CMA CGM Thalassa is a container ship owned by Global Ship Lease and on long-term charter to the shipping line CMA CGM. The ship was delivered to the ship operator on 30 December 2008. The vessel was built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering in South Korea.^[1]

History
Cyprus
Name	CMA CGM Thalassa
Operator	CMA CGM
Builder	Daewoo Shipbuilding
Yard number	4126
Laid down	22 July 2008
Launched	4 October 2008
Completed	30 December 2008
Status	Currently in service
Notes	IMO number: 9356294 MMSI number: 212151000 Callsign: 5BNE2
General characteristics
Class & type	CMA CGM Vela-class container ship
Tonnage	130,700 dwt
Length	346.50 m (1,136.8 ft)
Beam	43.20 m (141.7 ft)
Draft	15.50 m (50.9 ft)
Propulsion	MAN B&W 12K98MC-C engines 72,264 kW
Speed	24.7 knots (46 km/h) (maximum) 24.3 knots (45 km/h) (cruising)
Capacity	11,040 TEU containers

Design

The overall length of the container ship is 346.50 m (1,136.8 ft) and the beam is 43.20 m (141.7 ft). CMA CGM Thalassa has draft of 15.50 m (50.9 ft) and a deadweight of 130,700 tonnes. The ship has a capacity of 10,960 TEU.

Engine

The main engine of CMA CGM Thalassa is a MAN Diesel 12K98ME-C, which produces 72,264 kW enabling the vessel to reach a maximum speed of 24.7 knots. The cruising speed of the container ship is 24.3 knots.^[2]