MSC Irina, the world’s largest and one of the most eco-friendly container ships, is set to make its maiden call at Vizhinjam Port in Kerala. Built in 2023 and operated by MSC, the Liberia-flagged Irina-Class vessel features cutting-edge green technologies that reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
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The world’s largest container ship, MSC Irina, is set to make its maiden call at the Vizhinjam port, Kerala.
It is the first time a range of MSC Irina, MSC Irina-Class, a range of six identical ultra-big container vessels (ULCV), sailing on the banks of a South Asian port.
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Attribute |
Details |
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Ship Type |
Container Ship |
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Year Built |
2023 |
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Flag |
Liberia |
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Owner/Operator |
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Switzerland |
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Class |
Irina-Class |
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Decks |
Up to 22 |
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Previous Record-Holder |
OOCL Spain (approx. 150 TEU less than MSC Irina) |
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Green Shipping Features |
- Air lubrication technology - Energy-efficient propellers - Advanced hull design |
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Environmental Impact |
Reduced fuel consumption and lower carbon emissions |
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Notability |
Largest and one of the most eco-friendly container ships in the world |
Source: The Hindu
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q. Under which country’s flag is MSC Irina currently sailing? (a) Russia (b) Liberia (c) Israel (d) USA Answer: B Explanation: MSC IRINA (IMO: 9929429) is a Container Ship and is sailing under the flag of Liberia. |
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