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OOCL Introduces the First Eco-friendly 24,188 TEU Vessel in 2024, OOCL Valencia

Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) has introduced another new 24,000 TEU mega vessel.  Caption: OOCL Valencia” is the seventh eco-friendly 24,188 TEU vessel in OOCL‘s fleet. The newest member in OOCL’s fleet was named “OOCL …
Jan 5, 2024 / Vessels

LR awards Approval in Principle to NACKS for methanol-fuelled 81,000 DWT bulk carrier

The AiP marks a milestone for the development of clean energy ship design with new energy saving technology strategies as result of joint development project between LR, NACKS, Minerva and Cargill. The design, which was unveiled with the …
Dec 13, 2023 / Curious

LR, Cargill, Minerva Dry and NACKS team up to develop new energy efficient and methanol ready Kamsarmax bulk carrier design

The bulk carrier will be methanol and rotor sail ready, excel in energy efficiency and environmental performance following the result of a Joint Development Project. Lloyd’s Register (LR), Cargill International, Minerva Dry Inc. and Nantong COSCO …
Oct 3, 2023 / Curious

Another 24,188 TEU Container Vessel OOCL Turkiye Joins OOCL’s Fleet

Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) welcomes one more new mega-vessel joining its fleet. Officially named as OOCL Turkiye at a ceremony held today at Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (NACKS) shipyard, this new vessel becomes the …
Jun 6, 2023 / Vessels

OOCL Welcomes its First 24,188 TEU Container Vessel OOCL Spain

Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) is delighted to introduce the first 24,188 TEU mega vessel to its fleet. The new vessel was officially named OOCL Spain at a ceremony held today at the No.2 outfitting quay of Nantong COSCO KHI Ship …
Feb 16, 2023 / Vessels

LR Award NACKS AiP for Ammonia Fueled 16k TEU Container Ship Design

AiP marks another milestone for ammonia as an alternative fuel for maritime propulsion Lloyd’s Register has awarded Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (NACKS) Approval in Principle (AiP) for an ammonia-fueled 16,000teu container ship. The …
Oct 20, 2022 / Curious

Bulk Carrier MAINE SOLEIL Delivered

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced today that it delivered the bulk carrier MAINE SOLEIL, with a capacity of 81,000 DWT (Kawasaki hull No. 8084, NACKS hull No. NE391), for MISUGA S.A. at Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (NACKS), …
May 20, 2022 / Vessels

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Delivers Bulk Carrier BBG CHONGZUO

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced today that it delivered the bulk carrier BBG CHONGZUO, with a capacity of 61,000 DWT (Kawasaki hull No. 8077, NACKS hull No. NE363), at Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (NACKS), which is located …
Mar 25, 2022 / Vessels

NYK Receives Delivery of New VLCC Tateshina

The very large crude oil carrier (VLCC) Tateshina, owned by NYK, was delivered today. The vessel was built at Nantong COSCO KHI Engineering Co., Ltd. (NACKS) in China.By improving the shape of the ship’s bow, the wave-making resistance caused by the …
Nov 9, 2021 / Vessels

Kawasaki Heavy to move LPG tanker production to China

Kawasaki Heavy Industries will shift most of the production process for liquefied petroleum gas tankers to China, cutting costs to better compete with South Korean and Chinese rivals and to boost its bottom line.The Japanese shipbuilder currently …
Jul 14, 2021 / Curious