Hanjin Shipping received a 10,000TEU class containership.
Named “Hanjin Spain”, this new vessel is the fourth of the series of five 10,000TEU class ships ordered at Samsung Heavy Industries.
According to Hanjin Shipping, “Hanjin Spain” will be deployed in Asia-Europe trade soon after the delivery.
Attending the naming ceremony, Won Woo Lee , Chief Executive of Container Business Unit at Hanjin Shipping, commented, “We are delighted with the delivery of this state-of-the-art mega vessel. It will be a valuable asset in elevating the competency of our customer service.”
Meanwhile, the rest of the series is scheduled to be delivered during this year.
“Hanjin Spain” Specifications
– Loadable Capacity: 9,954TEU
– Dead Weight: 118,000 Tons
– Engine Output: 93,000 Horse Power
– Length: 349 Meters / Width: 45.6 Meters
– Speed: 25.1 Knots (Approximately 50km/h)
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Source: Hanjin, May 2, 2011; Image: