Ocean Network Express (ONE), a prominent global shipping company, has reached an important milestone with the naming of its first owned newbuilding vessel, ONE Sparkle, signaling a forward-thinking approach to the future of shipping. As a bunkering-focused news platform, we highlight the growing importance of alternative fuels and sustainable maritime practices, especially as ONE integrates these elements into its fleet.
ONE Sparkle represents a key development for ONE’s environmental strategy. The vessel features cutting-edge design, with methanol and ammonia-ready fuel capabilities that will allow for future conversion to these alternative fuels—critical for meeting the shipping industry’s decarbonization goals.
Jeremy Nixon, CEO of ONE, emphasized the significance of the launch, stating:
“The naming of ONE Sparkle represents another important milestone for ONE. This vessel is our first owned newbuilding, and it also showcases our commitment to sustainable shipping with its innovative design and alternative fuel capabilities. As we expand our owned fleet, these advanced vessels will play a crucial role in meeting our environmental targets while enhancing our service reliability.”
From a bunkering perspective, ONE Sparkle stands as an example of the evolving fuel requirements for large container vessels. The ship’s readiness for methanol and ammonia as fuels aligns with the ongoing transition towards greener fuels in the industry. Bunkering facilities and bunker suppliers will increasingly need to adapt to accommodate these future fuels, ensuring that vessels like ONE Sparkle can continue their journey without disruptions.
The ONE Sparkle incorporates advanced environmental features that set a new benchmark for sustainability in the shipping industry. These features include:
- Methanol and ammonia-ready fuel capability, enabling future conversion to these alternative fuels, a key step towards reducing the vessel’s carbon footprint.
- Advanced hull design optimized for energy efficiency, reducing fuel consumption and improving overall performance.
- Latest generation energy-saving devices, ensuring that the vessel operates as efficiently as possible.
- Smart technology integration, designed to enhance vessel performance through real-time monitoring and adjustments.
- Shore power connection capabilities, allowing for zero-emission port stays when docked, significantly reducing emissions during layovers.
The vessel, built by Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea, can carry around 13,800 TEUs, and boasts a series of environmental innovations, such as energy-saving devices and smart technology integration for optimal vessel performance. Additionally, it features shore power connection capabilities that support zero-emission port stays—an essential component for reducing emissions during layovers.
Once delivered, ONE Sparkle will serve as a key asset in ONE’s service network, not only strengthening its competitive edge but also showcasing the company’s commitment to sustainable shipping practices and environmental responsibility. The vessel is part of a broader plan by ONE to incorporate 20 large ammonia/methanol-ready vessels, with deliveries scheduled in 2025 and 2026.
For bunkering operators, ONE Sparkle’s launch underlines the need for increased focus on the infrastructure needed to support alternative fuels. This includes the development of methanol and ammonia bunkering facilities and ensuring safe and efficient fuel delivery processes. As vessels like ONE Sparkle continue to roll out, bunker companies will play a vital role in the sustainable future of global shipping.
About Ocean Network Express (ONE)
Ocean Network Express (ONE), headquartered in Singapore, is a prominent global shipping company, operating a fleet of over 240 vessels with a capacity exceeding 1.9 million TEUs. The company is committed to providing sustainable container shipping services to over 120 countries worldwide, with a growing focus on incorporating alternative fuels and green technologies into its operations.
Source ONE Shipping