Last of the S-Series containerships launched at Kobe shipyard
Ships a hit with environmentally conscious businesses says Evergreen



EVER SALUTE, the last of ten 7024TEU S-series vessels being built for Evergreen in Japan, was launched on 8 September at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' Kobe shipyard. She was named by S. S. Lin (Lin Sun-san), First Vice Group Chairman of the Evergreen Group, while the ceremonial rope cutting, sending the ship down the slipway, was performed by Mrs. Fusae Katsumata, the wife of Mr. Nobuo Katsumata, President and CEO of the Marubeni Corporation.

Due for delivery in Jan 2008, EVER SALUTE is scheduled to join one of Evergreen Line's transpacific services. The first eight vessels are now operating on the company's new China Europe Shuttle (CES) that offers a fast link between Asia and North Europe, while the ninth vessel, EVER SAFETY, is scheduled for delivery next month (October) and will also enter the transpacific trade.

The S-series ships have won global recognition for their advanced design features, intended to minimise their impact on the environment during normal operations and in the unlikely event of any accident. With many of the world's leading manufacturers and retailers now seeking to work in partnership with ocean carriers who are committed to environment-friendly policies, Evergreen Line has been inundated with enquiries for more information on its S-series initiative. It has therefore set up a special section on its website to provide more details regarding the concept and design of these ships.

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