MSC IRINA, World’s Largest Container Ship, Docks at Vizhinjam International Seaport: A Defining Moment for India’s Maritime Trade
Global Maritime Milestone Reached in Kerala In a significant leap for India’s maritime infrastructure, the world’s largest container ship by capacity — MSC IRINA — has officially docked at the newly inaugurated Vizhinjam International Seaport in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The arrival of this Ultra-Large Container Vessel (ULCV) marks a historic moment for India’s logistics sector and signals Vizhinjam’s emergence as a global transshipment hub. About MSC IRINA: The Giant of the Seas MSC IRINA is operated by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and is currently the largest container ship in the world by TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) capacity. Launched in March 2023 and on its maiden voyage since April 2023 , the ship sails under the Liberian flag . Key Specifications: Capacity : 24,346 TEUs Length : 399.9 metres Width : 61.3 metres Stacking Capability : Up to 26 container tiers high Environmental Features : Built-in energy-saving technologies...