The 'Hyperion Leader', commanded by Captain Quazi Mukit Hossain of Bangladesh, called at the Port of Vancouver USA on April 16 as part of her maiden voyage.
The 'Hyperion Leader' was built in Japan and launched on March 25. The vessel is 189 metres in length and has a deadweight capacity of 14,381 tonnes. The crew for the vessel's first visit to the Port of Vancouver USA is from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
The vessel is owned by Hyperion Maritime and operated by Wilhelmsen SM. Inchcape Shipping Services is the agent for the vessel.
The ship discharged 2,000 Subaru vehicles and loaded back 140 for Korea while in port. After leaving Vancouver, the vessel sailed to Port Hueneme to complete her discharge.
