The world’s largest container ship, MSC Irina, is set to make its maiden call at the Vizhinjam port, Kerala.
Why in the News?
This is the first time MSC Irina, the lead ship of the MSC Irina-class, a series of six identical ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs), is sailing into the coast of a south Asian port.
About MSC Irina:
It is a container ship built in 2023 and currently sailing under the flag of Liberia.
It is the world’s largest container ship.
It is operated by the Swiss-based container shipping giant, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).
It is 399.9 meters long and 61.3 meters wide.
The Irina-class ships have a capacity of 24,346 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units). It exceeds the previous record-holder, OOCL Spain, by over 150 TEU.
The vessel could carry more than 24,300 standard 20-foot shipping containers stacked up to 22 decks.
Beyond its size, MSC Irina is a pioneer in green shipping. The vessel incorporates cutting-edge innovations.
With air lubrication technology,energy-efficient propellers, and advanced hull design, the ship significantly reduces fuel consumption and lowers its carbon footprint.
These features make it one of the most eco-friendly mega container ships ever built.
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