Lloyd's Register to class world's largest container ships
Lloyd's Register is to class Seaspan's new series of 9,200 teu
container ships, to be built at Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) in
Korea. Seaspan has ordered four vessels, with an option for a
further four. The first ship in the series will be the largest
container ship ever constructed in the world.
Seaspan was also the first container ship operator to break the
8,000 teu barrier, ordering five vessels of 8,100 teu earlier this
year, also classed by Lloyd's Register and currently being built at
SHI.
The 9,200 teu container ships are the latest significant
addition to the unprecedented high number of ships being built to
Lloyd's Register class in Korea. Considering only firm orders, the
number of ships awaiting construction or already commenced at
Korean shipyards, Lloyd's Register is involved in more than 180
vessels, amounting to nearly 10.3 million gross tonnes.
Rob Tustin, Principal Ship Surveyor and Manager of Lloyd's
Register Asia's Korea Plan Approval Services in Pusan, says:
"Seaspan, in co-operation with China Shipping Group, has shown
itself to be at the forefront of the current push towards ever
larger post-panamax vessels and the economies of scale they can
bring, and we are delighted to be involved in this innovative and
ground-breaking project.
"The winning of class for the 9,200 teu, as well as the 8,100
teu, Seaspan ships at Samsung was the result of great efforts made
by many groups and individuals within the Lloyd's Register Group.
The close relationships formed internally with our clients during
this work will stand us in good stead for the future. Furthermore,
it is apparent from this success and the current status of our
orderbook that both shipyards and owners recognise the abilities of
Lloyd's Register."
Seaspan Ship Management Vice-President Peter Curtis, who is
responsible for ship specification development, says: "The close
co-operation developed during the plan approval phase of the 8,100
teu vessels, along with a deep mutual understanding and the
agreement to analyse aspects pertinent to large container ships
which present greater risks than for smaller ships, were the
cementing factor in the appointment of Lloyd's Register."
Ends.
Notes to editors
- Lloyd's Register is an independent risk management
organisation. The Lloyd's Register Group works to help improve its
clients' quality, safety, environmental and business performance
throughout the world. Its expertise and activities cover shipping,
railways, other land-based industries and oil and gas.
- Founded in 1898, Seaspan is now Canada's largest marine
transport company. The company is based in North Vancouver and
operates a fleet of 51 tugs, 201 barges, two self-propelled
trainships and has now entered the container transport sector in
association with the China Shipping Group.
For more information
Dolly Robinson
Marine Media Manager
Lloyd's Register
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