TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Evergreen Marine Corporation has expanded its fleet with the commissioning of a new "A class" container ship, the EVER ALP, boasting a maximum capacity of 24,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU).
This vessel, among 13 ordered by the company, brings luxury to the high seas with crew accommodations rivaling star-rated hotels.
Constructed by South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries, the EVER ALP features nine decks and a range of leisure facilities, including a gym and social lounge.
Crew quarters on the ship are designed to match that of star-rated hotel rooms, each spanning 16.53 to 46.28 square meters with private bathrooms.
The ship's bridge, located on the top deck, is designed with an all-encompassing layout, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows and landscape windows to enhance efficiency for the crew members during navigation.
These A-class container ships incorporate eco-friendly and energy-saving features, including a bulbous bow, propeller ducts before and after the propeller, and a de-sulfurization tower, ensuring compliance with the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) emission standards.
With the addition of the EVER ALP, Evergreen Marine's current fleet totals 210 vessels with a combined capacity of approximately 1.66 million TEU, marking a significant increase in the company's global shipping capabilities.