WAN HAI Christen New Vessel

Wan Hai Lines held a christening ceremony for "WAN HAI 517" at CSBC CORP., TAIWAN Kaohsiung shipyard on Jun.19. Mr. Po Ting Chen, Chairman of Wan Hai Lines presided over the ceremony.

There are total 14 vessels ordered by Wan Hai to CSBC Corp, including four 1,800 TEU, four 1,000 TEU and six 4,500 TEU that will be delivered in first half of 2013.

"WAN HAI 517" has the same principal particulars as follows: maximum loading capacity of 4,680 TEU, over all length of 259 meters; draft of 12.8 meters; 57,830 dwt; and 23.2 nautical miles max cruising speed. The containerized vessel is equipped with the latest and most advanced naval technologies in order to guarantee quality services to both Wan Hai’s network and customers. < 최성훈 기자 shchoi@ksg.co.kr >