USAC chairman Salem Ali Al Zaabi performed the ceremonial duties for the 15,000-teu (A15) Sajir – the first of 11 sisterships and six 18,800-teu (A18) boxships due for delivery from HHI and Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries from next month through into mid-2016.

UASC, a member of the Ocean Three alliance with CMA CGM, and China Shipping Container Lines, claims preliminary calculations on the DNV-GL classed ship indicate an Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) value that is close to 50% below the 2025 limit established by the IMO.

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