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MSC IRINA Makes Maiden South Asia Call at Vizhinjam Seaport

Berthing on June 9 highlighted Vizhinjam’s deep-water capacity, positioning the port as a hub on the Asia-Europe shipping corridor.

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Overview

  • MSC IRINA carries 24,346 TEUs, spans 399.9 meters in length and 61.3 meters in width, and stacks containers up to 26 tiers high.
  • The vessel berthed at Vizhinjam on June 9–10 in its first visit to a South Asian port, demonstrating the facility’s readiness for ultra-large container ships.
  • Vizhinjam International Seaport, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 2, is India’s first deep-water, all-weather transshipment terminal.
  • Situated 10 nautical miles off the main east-west shipping lane, the port’s natural 20-meter depth eliminates the need for seasonal dredging.
  • MSC IRINA employs energy-saving technologies that reduce carbon emissions by up to 4%, setting a benchmark for sustainable maritime operations.