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ONE orders its first 12 methanol dual-fuel container shipsONE orders its first 12 methanol dual-fuel container ships

Ocean Network Express (ONE) announced it has signed contracts for the construction of 12 13,000 teu methanol dual-fuel container ships.

Gary Howard, Middle East correspondent

January 17, 2024

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A render of on of ONE's first methanol dual fuel container ships
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The orders are split six each between Jiangnan Shipyard and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding with delivery dates from 2027. The order marks an important decision for ONE as its first major commitment to a zero emission fuel pathway.

Beyond the potential future greenhouse gas emissions reductions possible through the use of green methanol as a fuel, the ships will have optimised hull forms, waste heat recovery systems and bow windshields to increase energy efficiency.

The company said that selected vessels will also be equipped with air lubrication systems and shaft generators to help it explore further potential efficiency improvements.

ONE CEO Jeremy Nixon said: "Upcoming new fleet is pivotal in achieving our goal of deploying the first alternative fuel ships by 2030 and marks a significant milestone in our journey towards a greener and more sustainable maritime industry.”

The orders fall in line with ONE’s Green Strategy which sets the target of net zero greenhouse has emissions by 2050. One of the pillars of the Green Strategy is a transition from fossil to alternative fuels.
 

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Gary Howard

Middle East correspondent

Gary Howard is the Middle East Correspondent for Seatrade Maritime News and has written for Seatrade Cruise, Seatrade Maritime Review and was News Editor at Lloyd’s List. Gary’s maritime career started after catching the shipping bug during a research assignment for the offshore industry. Working out of Seatrade's head office in the UK, he also produces and contributes to conference programmes for Seatrade events including CMA Shipping, Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East and Marintec. 

Gary’s favourite topics within the maritime industry are decarbonisation and wind-assisted propulsion; he particularly enjoys reporting from industry events.

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