The vessel, with a length of 399.9 metres and a width of 61.3 metres-- approximately four times longer than a standard FIFA-designated football pitch -- is expected to remain berthed until Tuesday. Pics/AFP
The vessel arrived at Vizhinjam at 8 am on Monday, receiving a traditional water salute on arrival
This arrival marks a significant milestone for the newly inaugurated deepwater port, which was formally opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 2
With a staggering carrying capacity of 24,346 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units), MSC IRINA symbolizes the expanding scale of global trade and India’s growing prominence in international logistics
Meanwhile, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan hailed the event as a proud and historic moment for the state, noting that MSC IRINA is the largest container ship to ever call at any South Asian port
The MSC IRINA, launched in March 2023 and beginning its maiden voyage in April, is specially designed to transport large volumes of containers efficiently between Asia and Europe. It can stack containers up to 26 tiers high, giving it an unmatched carrying capacity
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