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India Gazette
17 hours ago
- Business
- India Gazette
MSC Irina docking is milestone not just for Vizhinjam but for India's emergence as key player in global transshipment: Karan Adani
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 9 (ANI): The docking of world's largest container ship, MSC Irina, at Vizhinjam International Seaport is a milestone not just for Vizhinjam but for India's emergence as a key player in global transhipment, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ, Karan Adani, said on Monday. 'Proud to welcome MSC Irina, the world's largest container ship with a capacity of 24,346 TEUs, to our Vizhinjam Port. This marks the vessel's maiden visit to South Asian shores, making it a milestone not just for Vizhinjam but for India's emergence as a key player in global transshipment. A bold vision now in motion,' Karan Adani said in a post on X. The MSC IRINA, recognised as the world's largest container ship by TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) capacity, docked at the Vizhinjam International Seaport on Monday morning and will be berthed till Tuesday. According to an Adani Group press release, this monumental arrival marks a significant milestone for the seaport, which was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 2. The MSC IRINA boasts an impressive capacity of 24,346 TEUs, making it a formidable player in global shipping. With a length of 399.9 metres and a width of 61.3 metres, the vessel is approximately four times longer than a standard FIFA-designated football field. Designed specifically to facilitate the transportation of large volumes of containers between Asia and Europe, the MSC IRINA is pivotal in enhancing trade routes and logistics efficiency. This vessel makes its maiden visit to a South Asian port, highlighting Vizhinjam's capabilities in handling Ultra-Large Container Vessels (ULCVs). The port has recently welcomed other Icon-class vessels, including MSC Turkiye and MSC Michel Cappellini, further establishing its reputation as a key hub in maritime trade. The MSC IRINA was launched in March 2023 and embarked on its maiden voyage in April of the same year. It is engineered to stack containers up to 26 tiers high, offering unparalleled capacity in container stacking. Notably, the MSC IRINA surpasses its predecessor, OOCL Spain, by a margin of 150 TEUs. In alignment with contemporary environmental standards, the vessel is equipped with energy-saving features that contribute to a reduction in carbon emissions by up to 4 per cent, significantly lowering its carbon footprint while maintaining operational efficiency. (ANI)
India Today
18 hours ago
- Business
- India Today
World's largest container ship docks at Vizhinjam in first South Asian call
The MSC IRINA, the world's largest container ship by Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit (TEU) capacity, arrived at Vizhinjam International Seaport on Monday morning, marking its maiden call at a South Asian port. The vessel will remain berthed at the port until Tuesday, underscoring Vizhinjam's growing prominence in handling Ultra-Large Container Vessels (ULCVs).This significant docking represents a major milestone for the port and India's maritime infrastructure. The MSC IRINA boasts an impressive capacity of 24,346 TEUs, underscoring its scale and importance in global trade logistics. A Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit, or TEU, is the standard unit used to measure a ship's cargo capacity. It refers to a single 20-foot-long container, the most commonly used size in global shipping. A 40-foot container, by comparison, equals 2 TEUs. The MSC IRINA's full capacity, therefore, means it can carry the equivalent of 24,346 standard 20-foot containers at one time. advertisementThe arrival of the MSC IRINA represents a significant milestone for the Vizhinjam seaport. With a capacity of 24,346 TEUs, the ship stands out as one of the most formidable vessels in global shipping. Measuring 399.9 metres in length and 61.3 metres in width, it is nearly four times the length of a standard FIFA-designated football field. Built to transport large volumes of cargo between Asia and Europe, the MSC IRINA plays a crucial role in enhancing trade connectivity and improving logistical efficiency. The vessel sails under the Liberian flag and is designed to stack containers up to 26 tiers high, offering exceptional volume and vertical capacity in global maritime in March 2023 and commencing its maiden voyage in April of the same year, the MSC IRINA joins other Icon-class vessels such as MSC Trkiye and MSC Michel Cappellini that have recently berthed at Vizhinjam. These arrivals further consolidate the port's status as a strategic hub in international maritime IN THIS STORY#Kerala
NDTV
a day ago
- Business
- NDTV
World's Largest Container Ship Docks At Vizhinjam Seaport: What We Know
New Delhi: The MSC IRINA, officially recognised as the world's largest container ship by capacity, docked at the newly inaugurated Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala. This was the vessel's first-ever visit to a South Asian port, showing the port's ability to handle Ultra-Large Container Vessels (ULCVs). All About The MSC IRINA MSC IRINA was launched in March 2023. It began its maiden voyage in April of that year. MSC IRINA is officially the world's largest container ship by capacity, measured in TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units). It is operated by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), one of the world's leading shipping lines. MSC IRINA has a total capacity of 24,346 TEUs, making it the largest container ship in the world. It surpassed the previous record-holder, OOCL Spain, by 150 TEUs. The ship measures 399.9 metres in length and 61.3 metres in width. Its length is approximately four times that of a FIFA-designated football field. The ship is designed to stack containers up to 26 tiers high, providing unmatched vertical capacity. MSC IRINA is specifically built to transport large volumes of containers between Asia and Europe. It is designed to improve logistics efficiency and support international trade routes. The ship plays a crucial role in connecting major manufacturing hubs in Asia with consumer markets in Europe. The vessel is equipped with energy-saving technologies to reduce fuel usage and emissions. These features help achieve a carbon emission reduction of up to 4 per cent, encouraging eco-friendly shipping practices in the maritime industry. Vizhinjam International Seaport, located near Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, is India's first deep-water, all-weather transhipment port, formally inaugurated on May 2 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is developed under a public-private partnership (PPP) model and jointly operated by Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd (VISL) and Adani Vizhinjam Port Pvt Ltd (AVPPL). Built on the landlord port model, VISL is responsible for providing the core infrastructure, while terminal operations and cargo handling are managed by private concessionaires like Adani.
India Gazette
a day ago
- Business
- India Gazette
World's largest container ship MSC IRINA makes historic debut at Vizhinjam International Seaport
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 9 (ANI): The MSC IRINA, recognised as the world's largest container ship by TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) capacity, docked at the Vizhinjam International Seaport on Monday morning and will be berthed till Tuesday. According to an Adani group press release, this monumental arrival marks a significant milestone for the seaport, which was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 2. The MSC IRINA boasts an impressive capacity of 24,346 TEUs, making it a formidable player in global shipping. With a length of 399.9 metres and a width of 61.3 metres, the vessel is approximately four times longer than a standard FIFA-designated football field. Designed specifically to facilitate the transportation of large volumes of containers between Asia and Europe, the MSC IRINA is pivotal in enhancing trade routes and logistics efficiency. This vessel makes its maiden visit to a South Asian port, highlighting Vizhinjam's capabilities in handling Ultra-Large Container Vessels (ULCVs). The port has recently welcomed other Icon-class vessels, including MSC Turkiye and MSC Michel Cappellini, further establishing its reputation as a key hub in maritime trade. The MSC IRINA was launched in March 2023 and embarked on its maiden voyage in April of the same year. It is engineered to stack containers up to 26 tiers high, offering unparalleled capacity in container stacking. Notably, the MSC IRINA surpasses its predecessor, OOCL Spain, by a margin of 150 TEUs. In alignment with contemporary environmental standards, the vessel is equipped with energy-saving features that contribute to a reduction in carbon emissions by up to 4 per cent, significantly lowering its carbon footprint while maintaining operational efficiency. The docking of the MSC IRINA at Vizhinjam International Seaport not only underscores the port's strategic importance in global shipping but also represents a leap forward in sustainable maritime practices, setting a benchmark for future developments in the industry. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
World's largest container ship MSC IRINA makes historic debut at Vizhinjam International Seaport
The MSC IRINA, recognised as the world's largest container ship by TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) capacity, docked at the Vizhinjam International Seaport on Monday morning and will be berthed till Tuesday. According to an Adani group press release, this monumental arrival marks a significant milestone for the seaport, which was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 2. The MSC IRINA boasts an impressive capacity of 24,346 TEUs, making it a formidable player in global shipping. With a length of 399.9 metres and a width of 61.3 metres, the vessel is approximately four times longer than a standard FIFA-designated football field. Designed specifically to facilitate the transportation of large volumes of containers between Asia and Europe, the MSC IRINA is pivotal in enhancing trade routes and logistics efficiency. This vessel makes its maiden visit to a South Asian port, highlighting Vizhinjam's capabilities in handling Ultra-Large Container Vessels (ULCVs). The port has recently welcomed other Icon-class vessels, including MSC Turkiye and MSC Michel Cappellini, further establishing its reputation as a key hub in maritime trade. The MSC IRINA was launched in March 2023 and embarked on its maiden voyage in April of the same year. It is engineered to stack containers up to 26 tiers high, offering unparalleled capacity in container stacking. Notably, the MSC IRINA surpasses its predecessor, OOCL Spain, by a margin of 150 TEUs. In alignment with contemporary environmental standards, the vessel is equipped with energy-saving features that contribute to a reduction in carbon emissions by up to 4 per cent, significantly lowering its carbon footprint while maintaining operational efficiency. The docking of the MSC IRINA at Vizhinjam International Seaport not only underscores the port's strategic importance in global shipping but also represents a leap forward in sustainable maritime practices, setting a benchmark for future developments in the industry.
