title: CSCL Asia
text: # CSCL Asia
  
  CSCL Asia is a container ship owned by Arisa Navigation Co Ltd, and sails under a Hong Kong flag. It was the largest container ship in the world when it was built. It is one of five vessels that will be deployed from Asia to the West Coast of the U.S. On July 13, 2004, CSCL Asia made its voyage from the Hong Kong International Terminals in Kwai Chang.
  
  ## Hull and engine
  
  CSCL Asia has a length of 334 m (1,095 ft 10 in). It is a fully cellular container ship, that has a capacity of 8,500 TEU, with 19 hatches, 9 holds, and 700 reefer plugs.
  
  CSCL Asia has a B&W 12K98MC-C, 2-stroke, 12-cylinder engine, capable of producing 68,490 kW (91,850 hp), driving a fixed pitch propeller. The ship's engine was built by Doosan Engine. The ship also has an auxiliary generator, that is a 4 × 2, 2,700 kW 6,600V 60 Hz. The ship also has onboard boilers.
  
  