Project Overview
On October 8, 2025, Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding delivered Ever Ally, the fifth and final 24,000 TEU ultra-large containership built for Evergreen Marine Corporation under this series — completing a multi-year shipbuilding program that began with the delivery of the series’ first vessel, Ever Alot, in 2022.
All five vessels in the Hudong-Zhonghua series are equipped with POWERNEEMA® ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) mooring ropes, supplied by Four Brothers Rope. Across the full Evergreen newbuild program — including two additional sister vessels built by Jiangnan Shipyard — FBR supplied mooring ropes for all seven ships.
Why UHMWPE for Ultra-Large Containerships
Mooring operations on ultra-large containerships present a distinct set of technical demands. Frequent port calls require high abrasion resistance; large wind-exposed surface area requires high breaking strength; and short port-stay windows require ropes that are easy to handle during time-constrained mooring operations.
POWERNEEMA® UHMWPE rope was selected to meet these requirements. At equivalent diameter and strength, the rope weighs approximately one-eighth of comparable steel wire rope, while offering high tensile strength, corrosion resistance, and UV resistance — improving both the efficiency and safety of mooring operations.
Proven on the World’s Largest Vessels
POWERNEEMA® has been widely deployed on some of the world’s largest commercial vessels, including 400,000 DWT VLOCs and 300,000 DWT VLCCs.
Its long-term service record across large-scale shipping applications has made it a trusted mooring solution for shipowners, shipyards and operators worldwide.
Supporting the Future of Global Shipping
As vessel sizes continue to increase and the maritime industry pursues greater efficiency and sustainability, demand for lightweight, high-performance mooring systems continues to grow.
FBR remains committed to advancing synthetic fiber rope technology and supporting shipowners, shipbuilders and operators with reliable mooring solutions for the next generation of vessels.
