Working Conditions Aboard the Cosco-Shipping-Virgo

Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. has proudly announced the delivery of the giant container ship, the 'Cosco Shipping Virgo', a remarkable addition to the global fleet of ultra-large container ships (ULCS). This massive vessel stretches 399.8 meters in length and boasts a width of 58.6 meters, designed to carry an astonishing maximum capacity of 200,000 tonnes. With a towering height of 73 meters from the hull bottom to the top, the 'Cosco Shipping Virgo' is set to play a crucial role in international shipping routes between the Middle East and Europe, having been officially handed over to China COSCO Shipping Corporation Ltd. The unveiling of this container ship marks the third delivery by Shanghai Waigaoqiao in May, following the completion of two impressive 400,000-tonne very large ore carriers (VLOC). Currently, there are 79 container ships worldwide with a capacity exceeding 19,000 TEU, and an additional 50 vessels are under construction. The China State Shipbuilding Corporation Ltd., the parent entity of Waigaoqiao, holds 17 active shipbuilding orders, making up roughly a third of the global total. Earlier this year, the shipyard also delivered the 'Cosco Shipping Taurus', another significant 20,000-TEU container ship, further solidifying its status as a leader in maritime construction.