On August 28, the Company held a grand naming ceremony at its outfitting base for OOCL GRACE, the second 24,168 TEU ultra-large methanol dual-fuel container ship built for Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL). The vessel is the sister ship of the previously delivered OOCL WISDOM. Its successful naming marks the scaled and iterative upgrading of China's capabilities in building high-end green ships.

The ceremony was solemn yet celebratory. Witnessed by all the guests, the ship’s godmother, Ms. Duan Li, named the vessel and cut the champagne cord, extending best wishes for the safe and prosperous voyages of the super vessel.

OOCL GRACE is equipped with the world’s largest-size complete set of methanol dual-fuel main engine, auxiliary engines and boiler systems. It can flexibly switch between green methanol and conventional fuel modes, effectively resolving the core industry challenge of reconciling “large carrying capacity” with “low emissions” for ultra-large container ships. Operating on green methanol, the vessel can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 150,000 tons per year, virtually eliminate sulfur oxide emissions, and substantially cut nitrogen oxide emissions—fully aligned with the International Maritime Organization’s new regulations for green shipping and the global trend toward decarbonization and emission reduction in ocean logistics. This series of vessels represents a key strategic achievement of COSCO Shipping Group in advancing the decarbonization transformation of the shipping industry, and will inject strong momentum into OOCL’s building of a green and low-carbon global supply chain.

Compared with the lead ship, OOCL GRACE has completed multiple optimization upgrades in outfitting process details, energy-efficiency intelligent control, and onboard comfort, further raising the level of standardized and refined construction, with overall operational performance better tailored to the high-intensity, long-duration demands of ocean liner service.

Facing the new stage of accelerating green, digital, and intelligent development in the shipping industry, the Company has remained committed to the philosophy of “lean innovation and green smart manufacturing,” deepened its focus on intelligent shipbuilding, and continuously advanced green process upgrades, digital technology application, and smart manufacturing innovation to keep improving vessel performance, construction efficiency, and full-lifecycle value. Going forward, NACKS will join hands with partners to build more green, low-carbon, technologically advanced, and trustworthy quality vessels, creating greater value for OOCL and customers worldwide, and contributing to the high-quality development of global shipping.