Wan Hai Lines held a ship naming ceremony on 23 August for the WAN HAI A17, along with a charity event, at the Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in Geoje.
The ceremony was co-officiated by Po-Ting Chen, Chairman of Wan Hai Lines, and S.A. Choi, Vice Chairman & CEO of Samsung Heavy Industries. Chih-Jung Chang performed the christening rituals, blessing the vessel with wishes for good fortune and safe voyages.
WAN HAI A17 is the tenth vessel in a series of thirteen 13,100 TEU containerships ordered by Wan Hai Lines from Samsung Heavy Industries since 2021. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in late August and will be deployed in Wan Hai Lines’ Asia to the East Coast of North America service, known as “AA7.”
These ships feature a length of 335 meters, a breadth of 51 meters, a draft of 16 meters, and a maximum cruising speed of 22 knots. They are powered by newly designed engines with environmentally friendly features, aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and fuel savings.
Additionally, this series has earned the “Smart Ship Notation” certification, enabling real-time monitoring of navigation data and equipment operation, ensuring safe and reliable maritime transportation.
