Wan Hai Lines Ltd. held ship naming ceremonies for WAN HAI 285 and WAN HAI 286 accompanied by a charity donation on 27th April, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a physical ceremony was replaced by an online one.
WAN HAI 285 and WAN HAI 286 are the 2nd, and 3rd vessels in a series of 2,038 teu containerships built by China Shipbuilding Trading Co., LTD., and Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard Co., LTD. Ms. Chiu-Mei Cheng, Board Member‧General Manager of TAIWAN KIRIN COMPANY, LIMITED and Ms. Connie Chu, Managing Director & Head, Client Coverage, CCIB Taiwan of Standard Chartered Bank (Taiwan) Limited, named these two vessels respectively during the ceremony.
Environmentally-friendly aspect
The 2,038 teu series is designed with LOA 175m, deadweight capacity of 23,802 mt on 10.5 m draft and a maximum cruising speed of 20.66 nautical miles. The design of 2,038 teu series takes energy efficiency and environmentally-friendly aspect into account.
The design of 2,038 teu series takes energy efficiency and environmentally-friendly aspect into account
Moreover, all the ships delivered are certified with ‘Smart Ship’ notations by international well-known classification societies. The new buildings are part of Wan Hai Lines efforts to ensure their continuous pursuit of fleet upgrades in order to provide the most quality service to customers.
Corporate social responsibility
WAN HAI 285 will be delivered on April 30th at Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard. After delivery, she will join Wan Hai Lines’ Japan-Vietnam-Malaysia service to provide efficient delivery service between Japan, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
In addition to naming the new building, Wan Hai Lines also made charity donations to PanYu Social Welfare Institution, GuangZhou, and Guangdong Huiling Foundation for People with Intellectual Development Disabilities , two local welfare organizations focusing on care for socially disadvantaged elders, children, and youth. The charity donations represent part of Wan Hai Lines motto, ‘WE CARRY, WE CARE’, as the company is committed to fulfilling its corporate social responsibility, providing quality service to customers, and bringing love to society.
