First pair of Evergreen “green” ships call simultaneously on L.A.

First pair of Evergreen “green” ships call simultaneously on L.A.

First pair of Evergreen “green” ships call simultaneously on L.A.

   The “Hatsu Smart,” one of Evergreen Group’s new “green” mega containerships, made her maiden call at the Port of Los Angeles last week alongside sister ship “Hatsu Sigma” — the first time two environmentally advanced mega ships have been at dock together, the port said Monday.

   The “Hatsu Sigma,” which first called at Los Angeles in December, and the “Hatsu Smart” are the second and third in a series of 10 Evergreen Group S-type container vessels with environmental features that go beyond the requirements of new and soon-to-be introduced international green standards.

The vessels feature a double-skinned hull and fuel tanks positioned for optimal safety against spills and fires, as well as the capability to run on electric shoreside power while docked, also known as cold-ironing.