Pacific International Lines Launches First 8,200 TEU LNG Dual-Fuel Containership
Singapore-based shipping company Pacific International Lines (PIL) has held the naming ceremony for its first 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel containership.
The vessel, named Kota Oasis, was officially unveiled at a ceremony held at the Yangzijiang Shipbuilding yard in China. It is the first of four O Class vessels being introduced by the company.
Powered by LNG, Kota Oasis is also capable of operating on greener bio-methane fuels. It is equipped with Win-GD’s XDF engines featuring iCER (Intelligent Control by Exhaust Recycling), a technology designed to significantly reduce methane emissions.
In addition to its LNG capabilities, Kota Oasis—along with the remaining vessels in PIL’s O Class series—is fitted with ammonia intermediate-ready fuel tanks, further underscoring the company’s commitment to sustainable shipping solutions.
Lars Kastrup, CEO of PIL, stated:
“We are delighted to welcome Kota Oasis to our fleet. 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.
Together with the 14,000 TEU E Class vessels recently delivered, the O Class vessels will play a crucial role in enhancing our global connectivity and meeting the evolving needs of our customers.”
The newbuilds are part of PIL’s long-term strategy to optimize and renew its fleet, targeting improved operational efficiency and greater environmental sustainability.
In alignment with this vision, PIL recently completed delivery of a four-unit, 14,000 TEU LNG containership fleet and has an additional 13 LNG dual-fuel vessels on order for delivery over the next few years.
