The ship is owned by Reederei NSB and operated by CMA CGM.

The CMA CGM Vela was finished in 2008 by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Ltd and delivered to the owner on 19 October 2008.

The ship was carrying yard number DSME hull 4125 and after launching it was christened in the ships home port Hamburg, Germany.

The CMA CGM Vela was built according to the latest IMO requirements.

The ships main engine, a MAN B&W 12K98ME-C, produces enough power to reach a cruising speed of 24.3 knots.