First int'l standard liner route opens
Vinashin Lines' new international standard liner Hoa Sen will start operating from northern Quang Ninh Province to southern Ho Chi Minh City in mid-December. The ship, from Italy, can carry 1,000 passengers and 500 cars.
The 187-meter, seven-story Hoa Sen has luxurious cabins and modern conveniences, including a bar, karaoke, massage, fax and internet services.
The ship is designed to ride smoothly in all conditions, even during high winds common during the monsoon months.
The liner's 48-hour route will connect Hon Gai Port in Quang Ninh and Nha Rong Port in HCMC, with an eight-hour stop at Chan May Port in central Thua Thien Hue Province.
Vinashin plans to buy another liner from Italy to reduce the cruise time to 28 hours next year.
Reported by Quoc An
source: Thanh nien daily