Aloha-class freighter explained

The Aloha class is a pair of cargo ships built by Philly Shipyard for Matson. The vessels are the largest of their type to be built in the United States.

Matson placed the $418 million order for the two ships in November 2013.[1] In October 2015, the ceremonial first steel cutting took place, with both ships to be built roughly in parallel until their deliveries in late 2018.[2] The first vessel, Daniel K. Inouye, was christened on 30 June 2018, though outfitting work continued until late in the year.[3] [4] She was delivered on 1 November, and made her first voyage to Hawaii later in the month.[5] The second ship, Kaimana Hila, was christened on 9 March 2019,[6] and entered service in August.[7] Matson operates both ships from continental United States ports to Hawaii and Guam.[8] [7]

At 854feet in length, and with a deadweight tonnage of 50,794 DWT, Aloha-class ships are the largest container ships ever built in the United States.[3] Each ship has a cargo capacity of 3,600 TEUs and is powered by a dual fuel engine, burning either diesel fuel or liquefied natural gas, that gives a service speed of about 23kn.[8] [3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Matson to name new ship after Sen. Dan Inouye . Honolulu Star Advertiser . 6 November 2013 . 28 October 2018.
  2. Web site: Construction begins on new ‘Aloha Class’ Matson containerships . Honolulu Star Advertiser . 1 October 2015 . 28 October 2018.
  3. Web site: Matson christens first of four LNG-capable Hawaii containerships . Workboat . 4 July 2018 . 28 October 2018.
  4. Web site: Philly Shipyard makes a play for its future in polar icebreakers . Philadelphia Inquirer . 22 October 2018 . 28 October 2018.
  5. Web site: First Aloha-class ship delivered to Matson . Workboat . 1 November 2018 . 4 November 2018.
  6. Web site: Matson christens second Aloha-class vessel . Workboat . 12 March 2019 . 12 July 2020.
  7. Web site: Matson celebrates arrival of largest U.S. made carrier . Pacific Daily News . 20 August 2019 . 12 July 2020.
  8. Web site: Philly shows mettle in Jones Act market . The Motorship . 5 February 2018 . 28 October 2018.

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