Reviews & Ratings for the Toconao

Daewoo-Mangalia Heavy Industries (DMHI), located in Mangalia on the Black Sea, has officially delivered the CSAV TOCONAO, an impressive container vessel with a capacity of 8,600 TEU, to Zodiac Maritime, a non-operating owner based in London. This marked a significant milestone as the CSAV TOCONAO is the first of four sister ships commissioned by Zodiac in April 2011 for long-term charters to the Chilean shipping company CSAV. Notably, this vessel also represents the inaugural delivery of a compact wide beam ship measuring 300m x 48m from a yard associated with the Daewoo group. Although the vessel was originally scheduled for delivery in March, the entire series has experienced delays, largely attributed to the ongoing overcapacity issues in the global container shipping market. This development highlights the dynamic nature of the maritime industry and its challenges.