Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has announced the order of twelve 13,600 TEU class LNG dual-fuel container vessels, which will be built by Hudong‑Zhonghua Shipbuilding.
These new vessels will be equipped with dual-fuel main engine systems capable of running LNG and conventional fuel. Upon delivery, they will become the first LNG-powered vessels in the OOCL fleet.
Mr. Tao Weidong, Chief Executive Officer of OOCL, said that the order of twelve 13,600 TEU class LNG dual‑fuel container vessels demonstrates OOCL’s commitment to supporting the green transition and sustainable development of the shipping industry, while also ensuring flexibility in vessel types and diversification of the fleet.
“The continuous increase in capacity will provide support for OOCL to increase capacity deployment in emerging markets, regional markets and third‑country markets, further optimize its global capacity allocation and promote balanced global development, thereby meeting customers’ diverse and long‑term transportation needs more effectively,” the company added in a statement.
Listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and headquartered in Hong Kong, China, OOCL operates world wide with about 130 offices in more than 100 major cities. OOCL is a member of the Ocean Alliance.
