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Karan Adani welcomes MSC Irina to Vizhinjam International Seaport

Thiruvananthapuram, June 9 (UNI) Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Limited (APSEZ) Karan Adani on Monday welcomed MSC Irina, the world’s largest container ship with a capacity of 24,346 TEUs, to Vizhinjam International Seaport.
"Proud to welcome MSC Irina, the world’s largest container ship with a capacity of 24,346 TEUs, to our Vizhinjam Port," Karan Adani said in a message.
"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," he added.
This monumental arrival marks a significant milestone for the seaport, which was dedicated to the nation by the Prime Minister on May 2.
The MSC IRINA, which will be berthed till Tuesday, 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 will be making 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 Türkiye 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 sails under the Liberian flag and 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%, 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.
MSC IRINA is designed to carry large volume of containers between Asia and Europe. It will make its maiden visit to a South Asian port in Vizhinjam on June 9 and will remain berthed till June 10.
Vizhinjam is known for handling Ultra-Large Container Vessels (ULCVs). Two other Icon-class vessels, MSC Türkiye and MSC Michel Cappellini, recently berthed at Vizhinjam. MSC IRINA was launched in March 2023 and made its maiden voyage in April 2023.
MSC IRINA sails under the Liberian flag, and it can stack containers up to 26 tiers high. It has surpassed OOCL Spain by 150 TEUs. It achieves up to 4% reduction in carbon emissions and has energy-saving features to reduce its carbon footprint.
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