Ocean Network Express (ONE) marked a milestone in its corporate history with the naming of ONE Sparkle, the company’s first owned and operated newbuilding container vessel.
As stated by the company, ONE Sparkle is built at Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan, South Korea, and can carry about 13,800 twenty feet equivalent (TEU) containers.
The vessel 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.
In addition, the vessel is classed ABS, flagged Singapore, and is managed by OneSea Solutions Pte. Ltd, a ship management company jointly owned by ONE and Seaspan Corporation.
The vessel feautures:
- Methanol and ammonia-ready fuel capability, enabling future conversion to these alternative fuels.
- Hull design optimized for improved energy efficiency.
- Energy-saving devices.
- Smart technology integration for optimal vessel performance.
- Shore power connection capabilities for zero-emission port stays.
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.
…said Jeremy Nixon, CEO, ONE.
