OOCL is proud to announce that it took delivery of its ninth SX-Class 8,063-TEU vessel in its fleet, from Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. The ship was named the m.v. OOCL Asia by the vessel’s Sponsor Mrs. Betty Tung at the Geoje Shipyard, on Geoje Island, South Korea on March 17, 2006.
Mr. CC Tung, Chairman of Orient Overseas (International) Ltd., spoke at the ceremony: “Today is also a proud day for OOCL,” he said, “The OOCL Asia will be deployed with the Grand Alliance under the EU3 Service Loop, serving the Asia-Europe and Europe-Asia corridors. We believe that this series of vessels, with its advanced design and state-of-the-art equipment, is the foundation on which OOCL is able to deliver the high level of services required by our customers.”
The naming ceremony was a special assembly, as Mr. CC Tung’s brother, Mr. CH Tung, the former Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR, and his wife, Mrs. Betty Tung attended the ceremony; accompanied by Mr. CC Tung’s wife, Mrs. Harriet Tung.
The OOCL Asia will serve on the Asia-Europe trade with the Grand Alliance. Her port rotation will be Southampton / Hamburg / Rotterdam / Port Kelang / Singapore / Shekou / Hong Kong / Ningbo / Shanghai / Xiamen / Yantian / Hong Kong / Singapore and back to Southampton, in a 56-day round trip.
“Today would not be possible without Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. Mr. J.W. Kim,” said Mr CC Tung. “I am honored that OOCL and Samsung Heavy Industries have such a special partnership. Indeed, this partnership has been marked by professionalism, friendship, trust and loyalty. I am confident that our relationship will continue to grow and prosper.”
The 8,063-TEU SX-Class vessel is the latest design with modern technology fully complied with the international regulations including environmental protection.
“With quality ships, cutting-edge IT systems, long lasting partnerships, and a dedicated and motivated staff, OOCL will move forward into 2006 and 2007 with confidence,” said Mr. CC Tung.
Left: Mrs. Betty Tung, sponsor of the OOCL Asia; Right: Mr. CH Tung, Mrs. Betty Tung, Mrs. Harriet Tung and Mr. CC Tung.
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed Orient Overseas (International) Ltd. Headquartered in Hong Kong, OOCL is one of the world's leading container transport and logistics service providers. Linking Asia, Europe, North America, the Mediterranean, the Indian sub-continent, the Middle East and Australia/New Zealand, the company offers transportation services to all major east/west trading economies of the world. OOCL is one of the leading international carriers serving China, providing a full range of logistics and transportation services throughout the country. It is also an industry leader in the use of information technology and e-commerce to manage the entire cargo process. Website: www.oocl.com
