HMM Algeciras, the world’s largest ultra‑large containership (ULCS) with a nominal capacity of 23,964 TEU, was delivered to Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) in Korea during a naming ceremony attended by South Korea’s President Moon Jae‑In in April 2020.
Built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), HMM Algeciras is classed by Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Korean Register (KR), with LR contracted as the lead classification society.
The vessel received LR’s ‘Digital Accessibility Level 3 (AL3) SAFE SECURITY’ notation for DSME’s Smart Ship Solution (DS4®), which means the HMM Algeciras systems have digital access for autonomous/remotemonitoring and control, but onboard permission is required, and onboard override is possible.
Measuring up to nearly 400 metres in length from bow to stern, the ship is also equipped with a scrubber system to comply with IMO 2020 environmental regulation.
“We are extremely proud to have classed the world’s largest containership to date,” commented Mark Darley, LR’s Chief Operating Officer. “HMM Algeciras is a sign of the future as shipping continues to meet the growing demand in global trade transported by sea. From concept to delivery LR has supported HMM and DSME in designing and building this vessel, building upon many years of expertise and experience in the containership market.”
In June, HMM Algeciras arrived in the UK for the first time, concluding its first journey from China through South Korea, the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium.
HMM Algeciras is the first in a series of 12 new 24,000 TEU‑class containerships ordered by HMM.
