- ONE has signed ship building contracts with Jiangnan Shipyard and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding for the construction of twelve 13,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel container vessels.
- Each shipyard will build six vessels and are all scheduled to be delivered from 2027.
- The boxships will be the first methanol-dual fuel vessels in ONE’s fleet.
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has signed shipbuilding contracts with Jiangnan Shipyard and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding for the construction of 12 13,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) methanol dual fuel containerships, reports Container News.
Each shipyard will build six vessels and are scheduled to be delivered from 2027.
The containerships will feature an optimised hull form, waste heat recovery systems and bow windshield. Selected vessels will also be equipped with an air lubrication system and shaft generator to help with exploring potential enhancements in fuel efficiency and the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
‘Our decision to invest in methanol-dual fuel vessels aligns with ONE’s Green Strategy as part of our key initiatives,’ said ONE CEO, Jeremy Nixon. ‘[The] upcoming new fleet is pivotal in achieving our goal of deploying the first alternative fuel ships by 2030 and marks a significant milestone in our journey towards a greener and more sustainable maritime industry.’
As previously reported, in 2022, ONE signed shipbuilding contracts with Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. and Nihon Shipyard Co. to build 10 ammonia and methanol-ready containerships – and this was followed by an order for an additional 10 vessels last year.
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Source: Container News
