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OOCL NAMES FIRST OF TEN NEOPANAMAX VESSEL
December 3, 2024
Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) has named its first brand-new 16,828 TEU container vessel the "OOCL Bauhinia."
The vessel is the first of ten new 16,000 TEU container ships ordered by OOCL and represents the company's first "NeoPanamax" class vessel in the latest decade.
The "OOCL Bauhinia" will be deployed on the Trans-Pacific Trade PCC1 service, connecting Asia with the US West Coast.
The port rotation is Ningbo - Shanghai - Pusan - Long Beach - Pusan - Ningbo - Shanghai in a 42-day round trip.
OOCL noted that the choice of bauhinia, the city flower of Hong Kong, as the name of the first in the series, holds special significance for the company, which has been headquartered in Hong Kong for 55 years.
The NeoPanamax vessel has a design draft of 14.5 meters and a carrying capacity of 16,828 TEU. It is 366.99 meters long, 51.0 meters wide, and 30.2 meters deep.
OOCL noted that it is one of the largest ships capable of navigating the new locks of the Panama Canal, providing notable flexibility in vessel deployment.
OOCL said the vessel represents the next generation of NeoPanamax container ships and incorporates the latest technological innovations and intelligent solutions.
"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to DACKS. Following the delivery of 24,000 TEU vessels earlier, you have once again demonstrated exceptional craftsmanship in building this new generation 16,000 TEU container ship," said Peter Pan, director and member of the executive committee of OOCL.
"This ship features advanced eco-friendly and energy-saving technologies, along with a large carrying capacity and high intelligence, achieving comprehensive advantages at a world-class level. With the new ship in operation, OOCL aims to enhance shipping efficiency and reduce carbon emissions so as to contribute to sustainable development," he added.
