Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (“OOCL") is pleased to unveil another brand new 16,828 TEU container vessel, named the “OOCL Iris" today. This vessel is the second of ten new 16,000 TEU container ships ordered by OOCL and is the first to be delivered by Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering Co., Ltd. (“NACKS").

“Iris" not only refers to a type of flower but also represents OOCL's in-house IT system, the Integrated Regional Information System, of which the company is immensely proud. Launched in 1999 as a groundbreaking innovation, it integrated the business processes of all OOCL offices worldwide, consolidating customer shipments and financial information into a single system, thereby transforming the company's operations. Over the years, this system, through continuous upgrading by leveraging advanced technologies, has been one of the key factors in OOCL's ability to navigate challenges.

OOCL also leverages the latest technologies in vessel operations. The “OOCL Iris," along with her sister vessels, utilizes an intelligent integrated platform for efficient data collection, storage, and transmission. These vessels feature an advanced energy efficiency system that provides recommendations for speed optimization and trim adjustments. The system monitors real-time fuel consumption and power usage of the main engine, generator and boiler, offering valuable optimization suggestions. Additionally, the “OOCL Iris" has received three "Smart Ship" notations, as well as the Enviro-friendly notation (ENVIRO) and Sustainable notation (SUSTAIN-1) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), highlighting OOCL's commitment to innovation and sustainability in maritime operations.

“OOCL Iris" was named and blessed by Ms. Lily Wan, the wife of Mr. Eric Wang, Board Director and Vice President of Midea Group, under the witness of many guests, partners and customers.

Mr. Weidong Tao, Chief Executive Officer of OOCL, said at the ceremony, “This series of new vessels achieves world-class standards in intelligent and environmentally friendly design, enhancing OOCL's operational efficiency and reducing carbon emissions to meet customer and societal expectations for green shipping. This not only optimizes OOCL's fleet structure and upgrades its own fleet but also provides strong support for the sustainable and healthy development of global trade. Looking ahead, OOCL will remain committed to a customer-centric approach, fostering an end-to-end integrated logistics supply chain service ecosystem, and delivering higher-quality products to serve customers and global trade while actively fulfilling its social responsibilities and promoting sustainable development."

The “OOCL Iris" will be deployed on the Trans-Pacific Trade ECX1 service. The port rotation is: Hong Kong / Yantian / Xiamen / Shanghai / New York / Savannah / Charleston / Laem Chabang / Cai Mep / Hong Kong in a 91-day round trip.

Source: OOCL