The Ship Building Mechanics Company, a subsidiary of the Vietnam National Coal-Mineral Industries Group has launched a 7,000-tonne vessel to mark the 73th anniversary of Mine Workers Day (November 11).
The Vinacomin-Hanoi ship, ordered by the Vinacomin-Waterway Transport Joint Stock Company is 116.50 metres long, 17.2 metres wide, 9.20 metres high and has a top speed of 12 knots per hour.
It is fitted with three cargo holds with a total capacity of 10,400 cubic metres. All the equipment installed is up to international standards.