Evergreen's latest naming ceremony

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Evergreen Group today held the naming ceremony for Ever Lissome, the fifth of its L-type vessels to be built by CSBC Corporation in Taiwan. The ceremony took place at CSBC’s Kaohsiung shipyard and was officiated by Raymond Lin, Group Vice-chairman. The official rope-cutting of the new 8,508teu vessel was performed by Mr Aphinya Changariyavong, the wife of Evergreen Shipping Agency (Thailand) Chairman Nivat Changariyavong.

“Global economic outlook is gradually improving. According to IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook, the world output is expected to grow by 3.6% in 2014. In addition, Clarksons expects global box trade to increase by 6% this year.  In view of this growth momentum, Evergreen Line has been conducting a fleet renewal programme not only to better serve the expected trade recovery, but also to safeguard the marine environment with eco-friendly ships.” said Mr Lin at the ceremony.

Ever Lissome is 334.8 metres in length, 45.8 metres wide, with 948 reefer plugs. The L-class containership is fitted with alternative marine power, ballast water treatment system, electronic-controlled fuel-injection engine that supports slow-steaming and many more eco-friendly designs. Ever Lissome will join Evergreen Line’s Asia-US east coast (via Suez Canal) route, replacing an older vessel.