Written by Marine Log Staff
Officials welcomed the new ocean vessel Federal Indiana to Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor on Monday, marking the ship’s first visit to its namesake state.
Launched in 2024, the Federal Indiana is owned and operated by Fednav, Canada’s largest bulk shipping company. The Seawaymax vessel is 200 meters long and 24 meters wide, the largest possible dimensions for vessels that pass through the locks connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.
“The ship was named after the state of Indiana because it is one of the most important international shipping destinations for Fednav,” said Paul Pathy, president and CEO of Fednav. “This new vessel signifies our strong commitment to Great Lakes shipping and a strategic decision to maintain one of the youngest fleets in the world. This is also a crucial step forward in Fednav’s decarbonization journey. By focusing on improved vessel design, our new ships feature safer, cleaner, more fuel-efficient operations with larger cargo-carrying capacity that deliver more value to our customers.”…