Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) proudly announced the naming of its first brand-new 16,828 TEU container vessel, the OOCL Bauhinia, at a ceremony held at the Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (DACKS) shipyard. This milestone marks the launch of the first in a series of ten 16,000 TEU NeoPanamax-class vessels ordered by OOCL.
The OOCL Bauhinia represents a significant step for the company as its first NeoPanamax vessel in over a decade. Uniquely, this series of ships is named after flowers, with the bauhinia, Hong Kong’s city flower, chosen to honor OOCL’s 55-year connection to the city. Hong Kong, a global maritime hub, holds special significance for the company and its heritage.
Advanced Features and Specifications
With dimensions of 366.99 meters in length, 51.0 meters in width, and 30.2 meters in depth, the OOCL Bauhinia boasts a draft of 14.5 meters and a carrying capacity of 16,828 TEU. Designed to navigate the Panama Canal’s new locks, the vessel offers exceptional deployment flexibility.
This next-generation NeoPanamax ship incorporates cutting-edge innovations in environmental design, energy efficiency, and digital intelligence. It meets stringent regulatory requirements and enhances operational performance with improved safety, comfort, and sustainability standards.
A Memorable Naming Ceremony
The naming ceremony was graced by Ms. Xiaoli Ma, Managing Director of COSCO-HIT Terminals (Hong Kong) Limited, as the vessel sponsor, and Mr. Lianjun Li, Senior Partner at Reed Smith Richards Butler LLP, along with numerous guests, partners, and customers.
Expressing his gratitude to DACKS, Mr. Peter Pan, Director and Executive Committee Member of OOCL, praised the shipyard’s exceptional craftsmanship, saying, “Following the delivery of 24,000 TEU vessels earlier, you have once again demonstrated exceptional expertise in building this new generation of 16,000 TEU container ships. These vessels integrate advanced eco-friendly and energy-saving technologies, ensuring a world-class standard. The addition of the OOCL Bauhinia will enhance shipping efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and contribute to sustainable development.”
The OOCL Bauhinia heralds a new era for OOCL, underscoring its commitment to innovation, environmental stewardship, and its enduring ties to Hong Kong.
Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) proudly announced the naming of its first brand-new 16,828 TEU container vessel, the OOCL Bauhinia, at a ceremony held at the Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (DACKS) shipyard. This milestone marks the launch of the first in a series of ten 16,000 TEU NeoPanamax-class vessels ordered by OOCL.
The OOCL Bauhinia represents a significant step for the company as its first NeoPanamax vessel in over a decade. Uniquely, this series of ships is named after flowers, with the bauhinia, Hong Kong’s city flower, chosen to honor OOCL’s 55-year connection to the city. Hong Kong, a global maritime hub, holds special significance for the company and its heritage.
Advanced Features and Specifications
With dimensions of 366.99 meters in length, 51.0 meters in width, and 30.2 meters in depth, the OOCL Bauhinia boasts a draft of 14.5 meters and a carrying capacity of 16,828 TEU. Designed to navigate the Panama Canal’s new locks, the vessel offers exceptional deployment flexibility.
This next-generation NeoPanamax ship incorporates cutting-edge innovations in environmental design, energy efficiency, and digital intelligence. It meets stringent regulatory requirements and enhances operational performance with improved safety, comfort, and sustainability standards.
A Memorable Naming Ceremony
The naming ceremony was graced by Ms. Xiaoli Ma, Managing Director of COSCO-HIT Terminals (Hong Kong) Limited, as the vessel sponsor, and Mr. Lianjun Li, Senior Partner at Reed Smith Richards Butler LLP, along with numerous guests, partners, and customers.
Expressing his gratitude to DACKS, Mr. Peter Pan, Director and Executive Committee Member of OOCL, praised the shipyard’s exceptional craftsmanship, saying, “Following the delivery of 24,000 TEU vessels earlier, you have once again demonstrated exceptional expertise in building this new generation of 16,000 TEU container ships. These vessels integrate advanced eco-friendly and energy-saving technologies, ensuring a world-class standard. The addition of the OOCL Bauhinia will enhance shipping efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and contribute to sustainable development.”
The OOCL Bauhinia heralds a new era for OOCL, underscoring its commitment to innovation, environmental stewardship, and its enduring ties to Hong Kong.
About OOCL
“Orient Overseas Container Line” and “OOCL” are trade names for transportation provided separately by: Orient Overseas Container Line Limited (“OOCLL”) and OOCL (Europe) Limited respectively and both are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Orient Overseas (International) Limited, a public company (0316) listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Headquartered in Hong Kong, China, OOCL is one of the world’s largest integrated international container transportation and logistics companies, with about 130 offices in more than 100 major cities. Linking Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa and Oceania, the company offers transportation services to all the major trading economies of the world. OOCL is also an industry leader in the use of the latest technologies to enhance global supply chains.