Hai An advances fleet expansion with new containership investment
Hai An Transport and Stevedoring Joint Stock Company has received board approval for a shipbuilding contract with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) covering the construction of two new container vessels, each with a nominal capacity of approximately 1,900 TEU.
The agreement, approved by the boards of directors of both companies on 16 October 2026, provides for a maximum combined investment of US$70 million. The vessels will be built in China as part of Hai An’s fleet development and modernisation programme.
The two newbuildings, identified by hull numbers H2692 and H2693, will each have a design capacity of 1,928 TEU, including 1,284 TEU on deck and 644 TEU below deck.
Construction and delivery schedule
Construction of the two vessels is scheduled to begin in mid-2028, with deliveries planned for the final quarter of 2029.
The first containership is scheduled for delivery no later than 31 October 2029, followed by the second vessel by 30 November 2029.
Each vessel will measure 172 metres in length and 27.5 metres in breadth, with a deadweight capacity of 24,415 tonnes and a design draught of 10 metres.
The vessels will have a maximum speed of 18.5 knots and an operating range of approximately 11,000 nautical miles.
Their refrigerated cargo capabilities will include 313 reefer sockets, accommodating up to 280 refrigerated containers per vessel.
Newbuildings to incorporate emissions-control technology
The containerships will be equipped with MAN B&W 6S60ME-C10.5 main engines and high-pressure selective catalytic reduction (HPSCR) systems designed to meet IMO Tier III nitrogen oxide emission standards.
Additional environmental features will include shore power connectivity, allowing the vessels to use electricity supplied from port infrastructure while alongside, and exhaust emission control systems intended to reduce sulphur oxide and nitrogen oxide emissions.
The ships will also feature low-friction, non-toxic antifouling coatings designed to reduce hull resistance and support fuel efficiency, alongside modern maritime communications and safety equipment.
According to Hai An, the investment forms part of its long-term strategy to expand carrying capacity, renew its fleet and improve operational efficiency.
The two vessels will increase the company’s container shipping capacity once delivered, while introducing newer vessel technology into its fleet.
