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Wan Hai Lines names new smart container ships

On 1 August 2024 Wan Hai Lines held ship naming ceremonies for WAN HAI 375 and WAN HAI 377 accompanied by a charity donation event at Japan Marine United Corporation TSU Shipyard.

The ceremony was officiated jointly by Chao-Hon Chen, honorary chairman of Wan Hai Lines Ltd, Charles Chen, president of Wan Hai Lines Japan Ltd and director of Wan Hai Lines Singapore PTE Ltd, and Nobuyuki Nada, president & CEO of Japan Marine United Corporation.

Ms Tomomi Nakasone, spouse of Yasutaka Nakasone, member of house of representatives, and Ms Chen-Keenan Leanne named the two vessels respectively during the ceremony.

Wan Hai Lines has ordered a third batch of 3,055TEU series vessels from Japan Marine United Corporation. This batch totals 12 vessels, and WAN HAI 375 and WAN HAI 377 are the last two vessels in this series.

This series is equipped with new energy-saving equipment. It takes energy efficiency and environment friendly aspects into account.

These new smart vessels are part of Wan Hai’s efforts to pursue fleet upgrading and enhance our commitment to quality and eco-friendly shipping services.

In addition to naming the newbuilding, Wan Hai also made a charity donation of necessities to a charity organization, ESPERANCE YOKKAICHI, in Yokkaichi.

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