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RCL adds two boxships at Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding

Regional Container Lines (RCL) has inked a contract with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding for the construction of two more 7,000 teu containerships.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

May 26, 2022

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RCL's Jaru Bhum at sea
RCL Jaru BhumPhoto: RCL

It is the second containership order placed by RCL at Waigaoqiao following the first contract was signed in March this year. 

Designed by SDARI, the vessel will have a length of 272.5 metres, a width of 42.8 metres and draft of 15 metres, featuring advantages of high efficiency and energy saving.

This deal makes Waigaoqiao’s order-on-hand volume for the same type of containership reach 34 vessels.

Thai-based container shipping Line RCL currently owns and operates a fleet of 45 vessels, mainly with sizes ranging between 388 teu and 6,310 teu.

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About the Author

Katherine Si

China Correspondent

China-based Katherine Si has worked in the maritime industry since 2008 is well-connected with local industry players including Chinese owners and yards.

Having majored in English Katherine started at news portal ShippingChina.com where she rose to become a News Editor. In 2008 she moved to work with Seatrade and has since held numerous positions including China correspondent for Seatrade Maritime Review magazine.

With extensive experience in writing, research and social media promotion, Katherine focuses on the shipping and transport sectors.

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