Pacific International Lines (PIL) has officially named its fourth 14,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel, Kota Embun, in a ceremony held at Shanghai’s Jiangnan Shipyard. The vessel was named by Mrs. Evelyn Ng, wife of Mr. Ng Kee Choe, Deputy Chairman of PIL.
A Symbol of Sustainability
The name “Embun”, meaning “dew” in Malay, represents renewal and harmony with nature, aligning with PIL’s commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly shipping.
Key Features of Kota Embun
- Part of PIL’s “E” Class series, the largest vessels in its fleet.
- First PIL vessel with a bow windshield, improving aerodynamics and reducing fuel consumption and emissions by 1% annually.
- Designed and built by Jiangnan Shipyard, China.
- Operates on the Far East to West Coast Central and South America Service 2 route.
Commitment to Greener Shipping
Lars Kastrup, CEO of PIL, emphasized that the E-Class vessels mark significant progress in PIL’s fleet renewal strategy. PIL has ordered a total of 18 newbuild vessels since 2022, including:
- Four 14,000 TEU vessels (including Kota Embun).
- Four 8,000 TEU vessels.
- Five 13,000 TEU vessels.
- Five 9,000 TEU vessels.
These LNG dual-fuel vessels reinforce PIL’s goal of modernizing its fleet and enhancing trade efficiency while reducing its environmental footprint
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Source: PIL
