When I started this blog, Evergreen presented itself in the sixth boro with their D class. Then they added size and capacity with their L class. Today for the first time,
I saw an F class, Ever Focus. I can imagine subsequent ships called Faith, Fruitful, Frugal, Friendly . . . really I’m just guessing. Below, it appears more structure has been added to prevent losing containers overboard.
The superstructure seems much more compact, yielding space for a payload.
I’ve read this vessel has entered service in 2020; we’ve seen quite a number of brand-spanking boats arrive here this year, such as the Hyundai and Seaspan boats.
Someone more knowledgeable than me might explain why it appeared only one engine is operating.
BOLO . . . the next F class Evergreen boat. The F class, though new, is by no means Evergreen’s largest. They’ve already completed several of the G class: Ever Golden, Ever Goods . . . These come in a 20,000 teu and 1312′ x 194′ . . . . There’s a lot of stuff being moved around the ocean, mostly in the direction of the “advanced” countries.
All photos, WVD.
How about a tale of the tape for the ones that have served NYC: D class boats are Panamax: 964′ x 105′ and 4711 teu. L class come in at 1099′ x 151′ and 8452 teu. This F boat is 1096′ x 157′ but somehow . . . 11850 teu.
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July 19, 2020 at 1:42 pm
George Robert Schneider
Those frames between the containers indeed do allow for more lashing of the containers. If my technology is current, longshoremen can only lash two levels above the highest point where they can secure the lashing rods. In the olden days they also landed longshoremen on top of the containers to lash the top level together (where practical) but I understand that has gone by the wayside.
The other purpose of those frames is to allow access to the containers while at sea. Some cargoes need periodic venting, such as ginger. Opening that vent is one of the few real delights for the mate on a container ship. Luckily, I never sailed with a load of garlic. But acccess is also necessary for maintaining temperatures on refrigerated containers, so more frames mean the ability to carry more cold boxes.
July 20, 2020 at 4:44 am
tugster
Thx much, George. Lots I hadn’t considered here . . . like venting the ginger and garlic. Great details.
June 28, 2022 at 1:55 pm
Johnny
I’m a lasher and I work on these ships periodically. The reason for the taller lashing bridges (frames) is to allow for a higher lashing point, so that containers can be stacked ten high (rather than eight on older models). That’s part of why the F class ships can hold more containers than the L class despite not being larger in size. Though since you posted this blog, L class Evergreens have mostly all been upgraded with taller lashing bridges and auto twistlocks, increasing their cargo capacity.
D and R class Evergreens have mostly been scrapped at this point.
June 28, 2022 at 2:23 pm
tugster
Johnny– thx much for this comment. Often the layperson does not notice such modifications.