Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has confirmed a $600m order to build five 14,000 teu containerships for Seaspan Corp, including an option for five similar units, Seatrade Asia online reports.
The order is backed by a long-term contract from Taiwan's Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp.
The ultra-large boxships are scheduled to be delivered from 2015.
The ships will feature electronically-controlled main engine to maximise fuel efficiency and reduce noise. They will also incorporate HiBallast seawater treatment system to treat 8,000 cubic metres of seawater per hour.
2013 January 16 10:35