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Matson, Hanwha Philly Shipyard christen first Aloha Class containership Makua

The vessel was christened 10 October 2024 in Philadelphia, as the first unit of a three ship $1 billion fleet modernization program.

Ingrid Sorensen
Shipbuilding Correspondent
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Matson and Hanwha Philly Shipyard christened the containership Makua on 10 October 2024 at the Hanwha Philly Shipyard facility in Philadelphia.[1] The Makua is the first of three Aloha Class containerships being constructed under the program. The three vessel build forms part of an approximately $1 billion Matson fleet modernization program.[2]
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  1. Matson and Hanwha Philly Shipyard christened the containership Makua on 2024-10-10 at the Hanwha Philly Shipyard facility in Philadelphia, USA. · professionalmariner.com
  2. The Makua is the first of three Aloha Class containerships being constructed under an approximately $1 billion Matson fleet modernization program. · professionalmariner.com
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