Hai An Transport and Stevedoring Joint Stock Company has approved a shipbuilding contract with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) for two 1,900 TEU container vessels.
The boards of both companies approved the contract on 16 October 2026. CSSC will construct the vessels in China, with Hai An setting a maximum total investment of US$70 million.
Each vessel will offer a design capacity of 1,928 TEUs, comprising 1,284 TEUs on deck and 644 TEUs below deck. The ships will also accommodate up to 280 refrigerated containers through 313 reefer sockets.
Hai An feeder newbuildings scheduled for 2029
The vessels will carry the hull numbers H2692 and H2693. Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-2028, with the first ship due for delivery by 31 October 2029 and the second by 30 November 2029.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,928 TEUs |
| Length overall | 172 metres |
| Breadth | 27.5 metres |
| Moulded depth | 14.6 metres |
| Deadweight | 24,415 tonnes |
| Design draught | 10 metres |
| Maximum speed | 18.5 knots |
| Operating range | Approximately 11,000 nautical miles |
| Reefer capacity | 313 sockets for up to 280 containers |
The Hai An feeder newbuildings will be powered by MAN B&W 6S60ME-C10.5 main engines. The propulsion systems will comply with IMO Tier III nitrogen oxide emission standards and incorporate high-pressure selective catalytic reduction technology.
The vessels will also feature shore-power connections, sulphur oxide and nitrogen oxide emission-control systems, modern maritime communications equipment and non-toxic antifouling coatings.
According to Hai An, the low-friction hull coatings will help reduce resistance and fuel consumption while complying with applicable requirements at ports in markets including the United States and Australia.
The investment forms part of Hai An’s strategy to expand, modernise and rejuvenate its fleet while improving operational efficiency and environmental performance.
