Container Feeder SITC YOKKAICHI Delivered, Japan

Kyokuyo Shipyard held, on Nov. 2o, the naming and delivery ceremony for a 1,103TEU container vessel SITC YOKKAICHI (Yard No S506). The vessel, as well as her younger sister S505, comes as Kyokuyo’s latest “Japanmax” container feeder, best suited for Japan – China – Korea trade.

When the first Japanmax design was materialized, it could load merely 787TEU. Since then, the capacity was gradually increased to 831, 847 and 907TEU, with the gross tonnage remaining the same.

Kyokuyo’s newest product marks an impressive achievement in term of capacity, allowing 1,103TEU to be loaded in and on its hull which is 1 meter shorter than the predecessor. Its navigation speed is also increased by 4%, with the same engine output. Needless to say that the vessel complies with the up-to-date regulations that require double or triple structured fuel tanks, among others.

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Press Release, December 4, 2012