On November 25th, Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd.(XSI) under Fujian Shipbuilding successfully signed and delivered a 1800 TEU container ship built for Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), and held a grand naming ceremony. The new ship was named “MSC SOMIN”.
“MSC SOMIN” is classed by DNV and has an overall length of 172 meters, a beam of 28.40 meters, and a design draft of 8.50 meters. It is capable of unrestricted navigation in global waters and is suitable for transporting dry cargo containers, refrigerated containers, and specific hazardous cargo containers. It will contribute to global emission reduction targets with its outstanding performance.
It is understood that “MSC SOMIN” is the finale of the cooperation between Fujian Shipbuilding and MSC, which draws a successful conclusion for the friendly cooperation between the two sides, and also lays a solid foundation for the future cooperation.