SINGAPORE's Pacific International Lines (PIL) has officially named its first 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel containership, Kota Oasis, at a ceremony at the Yangzijiang Shipbuilding yard in China.
The naming was conducted by Cindy Chang, the wife of PIL's deputy chairman, Peter Chang, reports London's Port Technology International.
Kota Oasis is the first of four 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel vessels ordered by pil from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. These vessels, part of the 'O' Class series, are a key element of PIL's long-term strategy to enhance fleet sustainability, operational efficiency, and network deployment.
Lars Kastrup, CEO of PIL, commented: 'This vessel represents another significant milestone in our journey towards sustainability and operational excellence.
'As the first Asian container shipping line to invest in LNG dual-fuel ships in 2022, we made a bold commitment towards reducing our environmental footprint and achieving our net zero emissions target by 2050.'
The 'O' Class vessels are designed to be powered by LNG, with the added capability to use bio-methane fuels.
They are equipped with WinGD's XDF engines featuring Intelligent Control by Exhaust Recycling, which reduces methane emissions. Additionally, the vessels are ammonia intermediate-ready.
Kota Oasis is PIL's fifth LNG-powered vessel, joining four 14,000 TEU LNG vessels delivered in recent months. The company has a further thirteen LNG dual-fuel vessels on order, set to be delivered over the coming years.
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The naming was conducted by Cindy Chang, the wife of PIL's deputy chairman, Peter Chang, reports London's Port Technology International.
Kota Oasis is the first of four 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel vessels ordered by pil from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. These vessels, part of the 'O' Class series, are a key element of PIL's long-term strategy to enhance fleet sustainability, operational efficiency, and network deployment.
Lars Kastrup, CEO of PIL, commented: 'This vessel represents another significant milestone in our journey towards sustainability and operational excellence.
'As the first Asian container shipping line to invest in LNG dual-fuel ships in 2022, we made a bold commitment towards reducing our environmental footprint and achieving our net zero emissions target by 2050.'
The 'O' Class vessels are designed to be powered by LNG, with the added capability to use bio-methane fuels.
They are equipped with WinGD's XDF engines featuring Intelligent Control by Exhaust Recycling, which reduces methane emissions. Additionally, the vessels are ammonia intermediate-ready.
Kota Oasis is PIL's fifth LNG-powered vessel, joining four 14,000 TEU LNG vessels delivered in recent months. The company has a further thirteen LNG dual-fuel vessels on order, set to be delivered over the coming years.
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