8500 TEU Post-Panamax Container Ship Xin Ya Zhou Named and Delivered

In the afternoon 8th September, the Naming Ceremony of 8500TEU Xin Ya Zhou was held in Hudong-Zhonghua shipbuilding yard. Ms. Yang Aimin, associate professor from Shanghai Maritime College named the ship. In the morning 9th September, Xin Ya Zhou was delivered officially and deployed into ACC service (Far East/West Coast of United State) of CSCL.
Xin Ya Zhou is the first of five post-panamax vessels Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd built for CSCL and the largest container ship with flag of PRC designed and built by China.
Xin Ya Zhou is 334m long, with 320m between perpendiculars, 42.8m breadth molded, 24.8 depth molded, 13m designed draft, 14.65m structured draft and 101,000ton deadweight. The model of major engine is MAN B&W12K98MC-C and the speed of the ship is 27 kts. With scientific designation, the ship boasts 8,000 TEU efficient capacity and 700 plugs, which help to provide sound service for the cargo owners. It also has the access to the shore power system which is good for protecting environment and save energy.
Party and executive leaders from China Shipping Group Company and CSCL, leaders from China State Shipbuilding Corporation and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd, as well as others relevant attended the ceremony.