It's amazing how many containers these ships can carry

Superb series of shots RR.    

Considering how high they can stack the containers it is amazing the ship doesn't roll right over.  This is a shot of the largest capacity container ship at the present time and she has containers stacked as high as I've ever seen.

DowntownRDB Posted at 5-13 13:06
Superb series of shots RR.   

Considering how high they can stack the containers it is amazing the ship doesn't roll right over.  This is a shot of the largest capacity container ship at the present time and she has containers stacked as high as I've ever seen.

Considering how high they can stack the containers it is amazing the ship doesn't roll right over.
There are as many or more containers in the hull below the visible stacks

DowntownRDB Posted at 5-13 13:06
Superb series of shots RR.   

Considering how high they can stack the containers it is amazing the ship doesn't roll right over.  This is a shot of the largest capacity container ship at the present time and she has containers stacked as high as I've ever seen.

What I don't get is what they stack them in single columns instead of layering each row at ninety degrees to make them stable

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Ahh Yes,  thats now working.  

Labroides Posted at 5-13 15:27
Considering how high they can stack the containers it is amazing the ship doesn't roll right over.
There are as many or more containers in the hull below the visible stacks

The article states that this container ship is configured to stack as many as 22 containers high, starting below decks and rising to the top.  So with 15 high showing above decks in the picture that would only leave room for 7 below decks.  Of course the article could be totally wrong but they were quoting the ship's manufacturer.  

ReproRetro Posted at 5-13 16:22
What I don't get is what they stack them in single columns instead of layering each row at ninety degrees to make them stable

i'm guessing it is because of the support structures that mean they can only stack them one way.  Here's a shot of the MSC Irina with no cargo onboard so you can see the above deck support structure.

DowntownRDB Posted at 5-14 02:22
The article states that this container ship is configured to stack as many as 22 containers high, starting below decks and rising to the top.  So with 15 high showing above decks in the picture that would only leave room for 7 below decks.  Of course the article could be totally wrong but they were quoting the ship's manufacturer.

My guess was wrong.
Seven deep down below would be about right given the draft of the vessel.
But you can be assured that the weight of cargo and ballast down below would be sufficient to ensure stability.
So with 15 high showing above decks in the picture that would only  leave room for 7 below decks.  Of course the article could be totally  wrong but they were quoting the ship's manufacturer.
That picture is deceptive.
That photo of MSC Irina above has containers stacked extra high along  the outer edges for display purposes, but it would never go to sea like  that.
They could only stack 11 high without blocking the forward view from the bridge and the stacks further forward would be lower to give at least some forward view.

But photos of these 24000TEU ships only show 10-high stacks in normal use.
Like this one:
https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3677957

Containers on the upper levels are likely to be empties or containing lightweight cargo.

Labroides Posted at 5-14 02:46
My guess was wrong.
Seven deep down below would be about right given the draft of the vessel.
But you can be assured that the weight of cargo and ballast down below would be sufficient to ensure stability.

True, as no doubt the heaviest containers must go in first to keep it from being top heavy.  It's just a marvel at how many containers they can haul.  These monster container ships keep the receiving ports busy no doubt.  

ReproRetro Posted at 5-13 16:22
What I don't get is what they stack them in single columns instead of layering each row at ninety degrees to make them stable

What I don't get is what they stack them in single columns instead of layering each row at ninety degrees to make them stable
Have you ever seen how they load/unload containers?
It wouldn't be possible if they were alternated as you mentioned.
Container ships stop at several ports on each voyage and have to be able to easily unload containers at each port and load others.

DowntownRDB Posted at 5-14 02:22
The article states that this container ship is configured to stack as many as 22 containers high, starting below decks and rising to the top.  So with 15 high showing above decks in the picture that would only leave room for 7 below decks.  Of course the article could be totally wrong but they were quoting the ship's manufacturer.

It's still a ship-load of containers

Labroides Posted at 5-14 02:46
My guess was wrong.
Seven deep down below would be about right given the draft of the vessel.
But you can be assured that the weight of cargo and ballast down below would be sufficient to ensure stability.

Yes, that would make sense (lightest on top)

ReproRetro Posted at 5-14 20:55
It's still a ship-load of containers

It certainly is.  It seems they can move a ton of containers these days compared to just 6 years ago.  

Very nice captures. Really amazing how these things don't fall over given how high they normally stack them.

Suren Posted at 5-17 12:31
Very nice captures. Really amazing how these things don't fall over given how high they normally stack them.

Thank you. Yes, and they are often stacked higher than that

Nice views around the container port. Those ships always look top-heavy, don't they.

Blériot53 Posted at 5-23 23:23
Nice views around the container port. Those ships always look top-heavy, don't they.

They certainly do. I thought they might put the heaviest containers to the bottom, but then realised they would have to load them in the order they have to be unloaded, and there might be several ports to visit

ReproRetro Posted at 5-24 06:48
They certainly do. I thought they might put the heaviest containers to the bottom, but then realised they would have to load them in the order they have to be unloaded, and there might be several ports to visit

They give the impression of defying gravity

Blériot53 Posted at 5-24 07:56
They give the impression of defying gravity

Yes, they certainly do

Great subject nicely captured!

Montfrooij Posted at 5-26 00:59
Great subject nicely captured!

Thank you

ReproRetro Posted at 5-26 19:48
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Very nice video. It isimpressive ship

Nightelf_PL Posted at 5-27 01:30
Very nice video. It isimpressive ship

Thank you

This shot is superb!

Ssb3 Posted at 6-4 10:39
This shot is superb!

Thank you

when i see pics of huge ships with a bunch of containers, makes me think about Demand; the huge endless insatiable demand for goods worldwide

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The Saint Posted at 6-24 08:49
when i see pics of huge ships with a bunch of containers, makes me think about Demand; the huge endless insatiable demand for goods worldwide

Yes, I thought the same thing

ReproRetro Posted at 5-13 16:22
What I don't get is what they stack them in single columns instead of layering each row at ninety degrees to make them stable

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Nice shots, yes its incredible how they stack them, and also seeing on board footage of them falling of at rough seas

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Nigelbrinkmann Posted at 8-17 01:31
Nice shots, yes its incredible how they stack them, and also seeing on board footage of them falling of at rough seas

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