Pacific International Lines (PIL) and bunkering supplier, Shanghai SIPG Energy Service (SSES), successfully completed the inaugural Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunkering of PIL’s first LNG-powered container vessel, Kota Eagle, on 26 October 2024, reports Ajot.
In the ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation conducted at the Yangshan port in Shanghai, the Kota Eagle, a 14,000 TEU container ship, received about 8,000 cbm of LNG from the Hai Gang Wei Lai bunkering vessel.
Reduction in carbon emissions
The use of LNG as a marine fuel is a pragmatic option enabling the shipping industry to achieve tangible and immediate reduction in carbon emissions. This LNG bunkering operation underscores the commitment of both companies to achieving the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) net zero emissions target by 2050.
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Source: AJOT
