Hong Kong Islands Line has brought two containerships for its trans-Pacific fleet, the company's agent, Hong Kong Islands Shipping Co. Ltd., Alameda, Calif., announced recently.
The vessels, having a capacity of 736 twenty-foot container units each, were purchased from Hapag-Lloyd and will be named the Green Island and the Ngan Chau.
The Green Island joined service October 1, replacing the Sunshine Island, which will be placed in Australia-to-Far East service. The Ngan Chau will begin service in January.