Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the naming of ONE Sparkle, the company’s first owned and operated newbuilding container vessel.
ONE Sparkle incorporates some environmental features including:
- methanol and ammonia-ready fuel capability, enabling future conversion to these alternative fuels;
- advanced hull design optimised for improved energy efficiency;
- latest generation energy-saving devices;
- smart technology integration for optimal vessel performance; and
- shore power connection capabilities for zero-emission port stays.
ONE Sparkle was built at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in Ulsan, South Korea, and can carry about 13,800 TEU containers. The vessel is classed ABS, flagged Singapore and managed by OneSea Solutions Pte. Ltd, a ship management company jointly owned by ONE and Seaspan Corporation.
ONE Sparkle is part of a series of 20 large ammonia/methanol-ready vessels that will be built in Korea and Japan and scheduled for delivery in 2025 and 2026.
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Says Jeremy Nixon, CEO, said: “The naming of ONE Sparkle represents another important milestone for ONE.
“This vessel is our first owned newbuilding, and it also showcases our commitment to sustainable shipping with its innovative design and alternative fuel capabilities. As we expand our owned fleet, these advanced vessels will play a crucial role in meeting our environmental targets while enhancing our service reliability.”
Earlier this month, ONE and LX Pantos announced the completion of their joint venture, Boxlinks LLC (Boxlinks).
