“Atlantic Sail” was in a New York State of Mind

6 July 2016

Where’s Waldo? how about, Where’s the “Atlantic Sail”?

Today Atlantic Container Line’s new Generation 4 ConRo was spotted cruising around lower Manhattan, circling the Statue of Liberty and past the Freedom Tower, a bit off course or sunbathing? On a sunny 35 Degree Celsius day customers, vendors and employees alike were buzzing about her “picturesque” trip around “Gotham”!

The Verrazano Narrows Bridge & “Atlantic Sail” entering into The Big Apple!

To reach a port we must set… SAIL

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

“Atlantic Sail” leaves Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding (HZS) in China for the last time.

After a month’s voyage, the “Sail” is expected to  join the fleet in early May! Vessel #2 we welcome you!!

Sisterships

April 4, 2016

“Atlantic Sail” and “Atlantic Sea”, seen at Quay #3. “Atlantic Sail” is the next vessel to join the ACL fleet of 5.

Setting Sail

March 31, 2016

Officially delivery of the “Atlantic Sail”, the 2nd of 5 new vessels in the G4 fleet.

The “Sail” will set sail from China early in the week of April 4th & take its place in the company’s transatlantic schedule in early May.

Sea trial for “Atlantic Sail”

2016-01-25

Vessel 2, “Atlantic Sail” completes sea trials week of January 11, 2016. Sailing to see us soon? “Atl. Sail” expects to enter into service the end 1Q ’16.

“Atl. Sail” launching, June 15, 2015 at Quay 1.

2015-07-18

“Atlantic Sail” Accommodation Block

2015-06-12

Atlantic Sail” as mid-section house is being forged.

“Atlantic Sail” Progressing Nicely!

2015-05-15

“Atlantic Sail’s” pristine roll-on/roll-off ramp, a perfect shade of blue! While “Atlantic Sail’s” accommodation blocks, shown here under construction, but anxiously awaiting to be attached to the mother ship!

Second G4, “Atlantic Sail”

April 3, 2015

The 2nd in a fleet of 5 G4 Vessels, Atlantic Sail is shown forward view, as hull blocks are being assembled at the shipyards dry dock # 2.

Vessel two is progressing

February 20, 2015

What is known to the yard as H1696A is ACL’s soon to be Atlantic Sail. Progressing nicely! Seen here is forward position of the second vessel in a series of  5 builds.

Shown here is aft position of the H1696A, ACL’s Atlantic Sail.