Japanese shipping line Ocean Network Express (ONE) unveiled and named its first owned and operated newbuilding container vessel ONE Sparkle on Friday.
ONE CEO Jeremy Nixon said the naming of ONE Sparkle represented an important milestone for the shipping line.
“This vessel is our first owned newbuilding, and it also showcases our commitment to sustainable shipping with its innovative design and alternative fuel capabilities,” Nixon said.
“As we expand our owned fleet, these advanced vessels will play a crucial role in meeting our environmental targets while enhancing our service reliability."
ONE Sparkle was built at Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan, South Korea, and can carry about 13 800 TEUs.
The vessel showcases advanced environmental features, including methanol and ammonia-ready fuel capability, enabling future conversion to these alternative fuels, as well as an advanced hull design optimised for improved energy efficiency.
She is also equipped with the latest-generation energy-saving devices and smart technology integration for optimal vessel performance and shore power connection capabilities for zero-emission port stays.
She is the first in a series of 20 large ammonia/methanol-ready vessels that will be built in Korea and Japan. They are scheduled for delivery in 2025 and 2026.
ONE Sparkle is classed ABS, flagged Singapore, and is managed by OneSea Solutions, a ship management company jointly owned by ONE and Seaspan Corporation.
