The following release was published by Wan Hai Lines:
Wan Hai Lines Ltd. held ship naming ceremonies for WAN HAI 361 , WAN HAI 362 and WAN HAI 366 accompanied by a charity donation today (18TH April) at Japan Marine United Corporation TSU Shipyard. WAN HAI 361, WAN HAI 362 are the 10th & 11th vessels in the series of 3,013 teu containerships and WAN HAI 366 is the 2nd vessel in the series of 3,055 teu. They are all built by Japan Marine United Corporation TSU Shipyard. For the ship naming ceremony Ms. Chen Kuei-Hsuan and Mr. Eric Lin , General Manager of Taiwan Corporate Banking Department of Mizuho Bank, Ltd. will name WAN HAI 361. Ms. Takako Kuramoto and Mr. Hiroshi Tsujikawa , President Representative Director of Wismettac Foods Inc., will name WAN HAI 362. Lastly, WAN HAI 366 will be named by Ms. Aika Sumitomo and Mr. Yasushi Anzai , Division Manager of Supply Chain of ZEON CORPORATION. The design of 3,013 teu and 3,055 teu series take energy efficiency and environment friendly aspect into account. These two series are equipped with full balanced twisted bulb rudders, pre-swirl fin and all the ships delivered are certified with “Smart Ship” notations. In addition, 3,013 teu series are equipped with AMP (Alternative Maritime Power) system and meet the requirement for NOx Tier III. These new vessels are part of Wan Hai Lines efforts to pursue fleet upgrading in order to provide the best quality service to customers. In addition to naming the newbuilding, Wan Hai Lines also made a charity donation of necessities to three charities in Japan – Learning for All , Esperance Yokkaichi and Nabari Yougo Gakuen. The company hopes this small token could benefit the local community. The charity donation represents part of Wan Hai Lines motto, “We carry, we care.”, as the company is committed to fulfill its corporate social responsibility, providing quality service to customers and bringing love to the society.
Source: Wan Hai Lines