Wan Hai Lines has held a ship naming ceremony for the Wan Hai A18 alongside a charity event at Samsung Heavy Industries’ Geoje shipyard.
Yung-Chen Huang, President of Mega International Commercial Bank, led the christening, wishing the vessel good fortune and safe travels.
Since 2021, Wan Hai Lines has contracted Samsung Heavy Industries for thirteen 13,100 TEU containerships.
The Wan Hai A18, the eleventh vessel in its series, is set for delivery in early April.
Once delivered, it will join Wan Hai Lines’ Asia to West Coast of South America (ASA) service.
This series features 335-metre-long, 51-metre-wide containerships with new engines and eco-friendly, energy-saving designs.
Notably, Wan Hai A18 is the first to be equipped with a windshield and a shaft generator.
The windshield, installed at the bow, reduces wind resistance and enhances fuel efficiency.
In August 2024, Wan Hai Lines hosted a ship naming ceremoeny for the Wan Hai A17 at the Samsung Heavy Industries Geoje shipyard.