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Pacific International Lines named its fourth 14,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel, Kota Embun, at Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai
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Part of PIL’s “E” Class series, Kota Embun is the largest in PIL’s fleet and the first to operate on LNG
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Kota Embun is PIL’s first vessel equipped with a bow windshield, a feature aimed at improving aerodynamics and reducing fuel consumption and emissions by approximately 1% annually on its Far East to West Coast Central and South America Service 2 route
Pacific International Lines (PIL) named its fourth 14,000 twenty-equivalent unit (TEU) liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel container vessel, Kota Embun, on March 10, the Singapore-based company said in a statement.
Kota Embun was christened at the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai by Evelyn Ng, wife of PIL deputy chairman Ng Kee Choe.
The vessel’s name, meaning “dew” in Malay, symbolizes “renewal and harmony with nature,” aligned with the vessel’s role in promoting sustainable and environmentally-friendly shipping practices, the company said.
As part of PIL’s “E” Class series, Kota Embun is among the largest in the company’s fleet and is designed for energy efficiency. The vessel was designed and built by Jiangnan Shipyard in China.
It is PIL’s first vessel equipped with a bow windshield, a feature aimed at improving aerodynamics and reducing fuel consumption and emissions by approximately 1% annually on its Far East to West Coast Central and South America Service 2 route.
“The naming of Kota Embun, our fourth “E” Class vessel is testament to the excellent progress we are making in our fleet renewal drive and journey towards greener shipping. We have another 14 new vessels of various capacities, equipped with LNG dual-fuel technology and other advancements,” said PIL CEO Lars Kastrup.
“Each new vessel brings us closer to our goal of operating a more modern and environmentally-friendly fleet. They enhance our ability to better meet global trade demands and support our customers with wider and more efficient services,” he added.
Since 2022, PIL has been expanding its fleet, placing orders for a total of 18 new vessels. Alongside its four 14,000 TEU ships, the company has commissioned four 8,000 TEU, five 13,000 TEU, and five 9,000 TEU vessels.
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