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SCMP Reporter

THE latest addition to the Hong Kong Shipping Register, a 29,195-tonne containership, was named Trade Maple at a ceremony in South Korea today.

  Built by Hyundai Heavy Industries at its Ulsan yard, the 2,200-TEU vessel is owned by Hong Kong's Worlder Shipping.

  The 185-metre long vessel will be managed by Wah Tung Shipping Agency Co.

  Before leaving for Ulsan yesterday, Marine Director Ian Dale said he was pleased to see another quality vessel joining the Hong Kong Shipping Register.

  A review conducted this month showed that in terms of tonnage Hong Kong is the 15th largest register in the world with total gross tonnage of more than 8.3 million.

  'In less than five years since its inception on December 3, 1990, the Hong Kong Register has established itself as a quality register,' the marine director said.

  'This ranking is another indication that the Marine Department's aim of maintaining a quality register and a responsible maritime administration is well supported by shipowners who will not trade off quality for a lowering of safety and environmental standards.'   Eleven other vessels, including a sister ship of Trade Maple, are currently in the process of joining the Hong Kong Register.

   The ship will sail on its maiden voyage this evening for the Chinese port of Tianjin.

   It will also call at several other Asian ports on its way to Europe.



Containership joins HK Register