On August 4th at 22:00, with the guidance of the Shenzhen Maritime Bureau, the 200000 ton vessel "MSC INGY" (Mediterranean Yingji) smoothly entered the port and docked at berth 13 of the Chiwan Container Terminal through the Tonggu Channel, marking the successful first normalized night voyage of the 200000 ton vessel in the Shenzhen Western Port Area (referred to as the "Shenzhen Western Port Area") and opening a new chapter in the navigation of the Shenzhen Western Port Area, It is of great significance for Shenzhen to accelerate the construction of a logistics center with global influence and a global ocean center city.
The Tonggu Channel is an important seaway for the Shekou, Mawan, Chiwan, and Dachanwan ports in western Shenzhen. The inability of large ships to navigate around the clock has been a problem that has plagued the western port area of Shenzhen Port for many years. The Shenzhen Maritime Safety Administration and the Shenzhen Transportation Bureau have conducted in-depth research on issues, including "optimizing the maritime navigation environment in the western jurisdiction" and "improving maritime navigation efficiency" as practical and research topics for people's livelihood. They have carefully studied and assessed navigation safety risks, guided enterprises to prepare night navigation implementation plans, and organized and coordinated pilot stations, docks, and other units to prepare for the night navigation of 200000 ton ships on the Tonggu Channel.
On June 27th, the night trial operation of a 200000 ton container ship was successful. After more than a month of summarizing and optimizing the trial operation experience, the Shenzhen Maritime Safety Administration has announced the normalization of night navigation of 200000 ton container ships on the Tonggu Channel starting from August 2nd.
Representatives of shipping companies stated that the implementation of normalized night navigation for 200000 ton ships has solved the problem of large ships in the western port area of Shenzhen Port being unable to operate 24/7 for many years, providing a solid foundation and favorable conditions for expanding the business of large container liner routes in the western port area of Shenzhen Port, effectively helping shipping companies reduce ship operating costs, improve energy conservation and emission reduction effects, and enhance the international market competitiveness of Shenzhen port and shipping enterprises.
The reporter learned that the "Mediterranean Engel" ship is under the jurisdiction of the Mediterranean Shipping Company and currently serves Mediterranean routes. The captain is 399.99 meters long, with a deadweight of 202000 tons and a maximum container capacity of 19462 TEUs. The operational capacity of this voyage is 5068 TEUs.
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