The 21,000+ TEU Cosco Shipping Universe has broken the record for China’s largest container ship and is equipped with ABB turbochargers to assure optimal performance and fuel efficiency.
Cosco Shipping Lines has selected ABB turbochargers for all main and auxiliary engines across six 21,000 TEU container ships being delivered for the Universe series by 2019.
Cosco Shipping Universe
The first flagship mega container ship in the Universe series, the Cosco Shipping Universe, was delivered by Jiangnan Shipyard (Group) in June 2018. The vessel is equipped with three ABB A180-L two-stroke turbochargers to match the diesel main engine and four ABB TPL67-C33 4-stroke turbochargers to match four auxiliary engines.
At a capacity of 21,237 TEU, the Cosco Shipping Universe has eclipsed the record for China’s largest container ship set only weeks prior by a different Cosco Shipping Lines vessel, the Cosco Shipping Virgo. The pioneering vessel has an overall length of 399.9 m and an overall height equivalent to a 24-storey building (72 m), with a deadweight of 198,000 t and a travelling speed of 22 kn.
As the core flagship in the fleet, the Cosco Shipping Universe is planned to serve in the route from the Far East to Northwest Europe.
IMO Tier II and III
Key benefits ABB claims for the A100 series turbochargers include:
- compliance with IMO Tier II and Tier III emission limits;
- reduced fuel consumption;
- high operational flexibility, reliability and availability;
- long intervals between inspections, routine maintenance and overhauls;
- operational safety with rigorous testing; and
- reduced engine room noise.
TPL-C Turbocharger Series
The TPL-C series has been designed to meet growing market demand for greater power, efficiency and long operational life. In addition to fuel savings and low emissions capabilities, the TPL-C series boasts a modular design with minimised spare parts for easy installation and service.
Picture: The Cosco Shipping Universe.
