HONG KONG's Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has announced the christening of its newest 8,888-TEU newbuilding at a naming ceremony held on Changxing Island in Shanghai.
Named the OOCL Taipei by sponsor Mylene Seah, this SX-class containership is the latest addition to the fleet in the transpacific trade, linking Asia and North America.
Designed and built with operating efficiency objectives, OOCL Taipei adopts the latest and most modern shipbuilding technologies to optimise energy consumption.
Said Orient Overseas (International) Limited chairman CC Tung: "Hudong-Zhonghua is one of the finest shipbuilders in the industry and we have had the honour of working with them to witness many of these magnificent vessels being built."
DBS Bank chairman and his wife Mrs Seah were sponsors of OOCL Taipei at the ceremony
Said Mr Tung: "Mr Seah's presence means a great deal to us. We appreciate DBS Bank for their support in providing us with quality financial services, and we look forward to deepen our partnership in years to come."
Mr Seah thanked OOCL. "As much as we are proud to be your banker, we are equally proud to be here for the launching of OOCL Taipei and to take part in this important event to christen the latest addition to the family."
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08 January 2015 - 22:47
New 8888-TEU OOCL Taipei named, DBS Bank thanked
HONG KONG's Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has announced the christening of its newest 8,888-TEU newbuilding at a naming ceremony held on Changxing Island in Shanghai.
WORLD SHIPPING
08 January 2015 - 22:47
New 8888-TEU OOCL Taipei named, DBS Bank thanked
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