EASTERN CAR LINER LTD.

Koushun was observed with this funnel at Lyttelton on 12 June 1990 despite being listed under Libero Panama ownership and Kasuga Kaiun agency, suggesting management or charter use. Estrella Eterna at Wellington on 22 July 2000 likewise had a different owner, Unitra Maritime, but JLL confirmed the colours and flag as Eastern Car Liner’s. NJK confirmed the funnel on later sightings.

The flag on the Hong Kong shipping-companies website differs from the confirmed E197 version; Rosanoski suggests it might be a shore flag.