Fire-Stricken Maersk Honam to Be Rebuilt in South Korea – gCaptain
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Maersk Honam pictured at Jebel Ali following the completion of the cargo discharge operation.Photo: Maersk
Maersk Line has confirmed plans to rebuild the Maersk Honam in South Korea.
In an emailed statement on Monday, Maersk revealed that a portion of the vessel will be transported by heavy-lift vessel to Hyundai Heavy Industries where it will be rebuilt. The transport of the vessel will take place in February 2019.
The vessel has now been cut into two parts at the Drydock World Dubai (UAE).
According to Maersk, the 228.5-meter-long sound section, from midship to stern, will be transported aboard the heavy-lift vessel Xin Guan Hua to South Korea. It is expected to deliver the section at Hyundai Heavy Industries Shipyard in March 2019, the same yard the vessel was built in, where it will be rebuilt with a new forward section.
The former forward section, which includes the accomodation block, will be safely moored at Drydock World Dubai for continued removal of damaged containers and debris. Once cleaned, it will be recycled, Maersk said.
The company added relevant recycling options are currently being investigated and evaluated.
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The rebuilt vessel is expected to resume service again in the second half of 2019.
