Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) announced it ordered twelve 13,600 TEU class LNG dual-fuel container vessels, marking another important step forward in the Company's efforts to advance low-carbon shipping and energy transition.

OOCL entered into the relevant shipbuilding contracts with Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd. on April 29, 2026.

These new vessels will be equipped with dual-fuel main engine systems capable of running LNG and conventional fuel. Upon delivery, they will become the first LNG-powered vessels in the OOCL fleet.

This represents an important strategic decision made by OOCL following a comprehensive assessment of environmental regulatory trends, pathways for new energy technologies and the feasibility of fuel supply.

Source: OOCL

 

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