MV Iran Shahr-E-Kord is an Iranian-built container ship and the fourth Iranian vessel built by Iran Shipbuilding & Offshore Industries Complex Company (ISOICO) for Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL Group) to fulfill Iran's need for long range shipments. The vessel was launched in 2009 and is expected to enter service by 2013.[1] The ship is able to carry 2,200 containers and has a sister ship, Iran-Arak.[3]
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| History | |
|---|---|
 Iran | |
| Name | Iran Shahr-E-Kord[1] |
| Namesake | Shahrekord |
| Owner | Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL Group)[1] |
| Port of registry |  Iran |
| Builder | Iran Shipbuilding & Offshore Industries Complex Company (ISOICO) |
| Yard number | PG 104 |
| Completed | 2013 (planned)[1] |
| Identification | IMO number: 9270684[1] |
| Status | Delivered on 2012-12-12 |
| General characteristics [2] | |
| Type | Container ship |
| Tonnage | 23,200 GT; 29,870 DWT |
| Length | 187 m (613 ft 6 in) |
| Beam | 30 m (98 ft 5 in) |
| Speed | 20 knots |
| Capacity | 2,200 containers |
In March 2021, there were reports that the vessel was targeted by an explosive object allegedly launched by Israeli forces which caused some fire, but no one on board was hurt.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Iran Shahr-E-Kord (9270684)". Equasis. Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy. Retrieved 2012-11-15.
- ^ IRAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF : Iran launches third oceangoing ship 'Iran Kashan' in southern waters. - Free Online Library
- ^ Domestically-made oceangoing vessel delivered to IRISL. Payvand Iran News, 6 January 2010. Retrieved 2012-11-15.
- ^ "Iranian investigator says Israel likely behind container ship attack". Reuters. 13 March 2021.