Japanese delivery firm Ocean Network Express (ONE) has signed shipbuilding contracts with Jiangnan Shipyard and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding for the development of 12 13,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel containerships.
Each shipyard will construct six vessels and are all scheduled to be delivered from 2027. The order represents ONE’s inaugural fleet of methanol-dual gas vessels and performs a key function in reaching ONE’s sustainable objectives as a part of its inexperienced technique.
“Our determination to spend money on methanol-dual gas vessels aligns with ONE’s Green Strategy as a part of our key initiatives. Upcoming new fleet is pivotal in attaining our objective of deploying the primary different gas ships by 2030 and marks a major milestone in our journey in the direction of a greener and extra sustainable maritime trade,” stated Jeremy Nixon, CEO of ONE.
In the present maritime and sustainability panorama, methanol is anticipated to carry important potential for emission discount.
Moreover, these vessels will embrace cutting-edge applied sciences comparable to optimized hull type, waste warmth restoration methods and bow windshield.
The vessels will even be outfitted with an air lubrication system and shaft generator to assist with exploring potential enhancements in gas effectivity and the discount of greenhouse fuel (GHG) emissions.
These improvements are anticipated to assist speed up ONE’s decarbonization efforts and guarantee compliance are in keeping with rules within the delivery trade.
