PSI delivers LNG containership to Matson Navigation

Kaimana Hila is the second of two 51,400 tonne, 3,600 TEU “Aloha Class” containerships that were ordered by Matson. The first vessel, Daniel K. Inouye, was delivered by PSI in October 2018 and is currently in service for Matson.

The vessel will be propelled by a two-stroke, dual-fuel MAN B&W 7S90ME-C10.5-GI main engine, rated to deliver 38,000kW at 84rpm, and will drive a fixed pitch propeller for a maximum speed of 23.5 knots.

“The delivery marks the successful conclusion of the construction of the two largest container vessels ever built in the United States,” remarked Steinar Nerbovik, Philly Shipyard President and CEO.

Kaimana Hila is the 30th vessel built at Philly Shipyard in the company’s 20-year history.

PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS—Kaimana Hila