A vessel ahead of schedule
Yang Ming, a member of The Alliance, took delivery of another 11,000 teu new chartered vessel ‘YM Target’ this month. With the support from the ship owner, ‘YM Target’ has joined Yang Ming’s global fleet nearly three months ahead of schedule. The vessel will be deployed on The Alliance’s Trans-Pacific route PN3 and sail between Asia and Pacific Northwest.
The shipping group ordered a total of fourteen 11,000 teu newbuildings through long-term charter agreements with ship owners.
‘YM Target’ is the fourth to be delivered in the series. This type of vessels has a nominal capacity of 12,690 teu and is equipped with 1,000 plugs for reefer containers. With a length of 332.2 m, a width of 48.2 m and a draft of 16 m, these vessels are designed to cruise at a speed up to 23 knots. (cd)