South Korea: Hanjin Shipping Takes Delivery of New Containerships

Hanjin Shipping has announced today that it received two 8,600TEU class containerships.

Named “Hanjin Rotterdam” and “Hanjin Seattle”, they are the last two of the series of five 8,600TEU class ships received from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries. These vessels are known to be equipped with fuel-efficient and eco-friendly engines that can reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emission.

According to Hanjin Shipping, the vessels will be deployed in the carrier’s NE6 (Asia – North Europe 6) service soon after the delivery.

“Hanjin Rotterdam”, “Hanjin Seattle” Specifications:

– Loadable Capacity: 8,586TEU

– Gross Tonnage: 91,600 Tons (Dead Weight)

– Engine Output: 93,300 Horse Power

– Length: 335 Meters / Width: 42.8 Meters

– Speed: 25.2 Knots (Approximately 50km/h)

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Source: HanjinShipping, April 12, 2011.