Pacific International Lines (PIL) has taken delivery of its first 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel containership, Kota Oasis.
Kota Oasis is the first in a series of four 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessels (designated as “O” Class) ordered by PIL from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. Besides being LNG powered, PIL’s “O” Class vessels are capable of using greener bio-methane fuels and also equipped with Win-GD’s XDF engines with iCER (Intelligent Control by Exhaust Recycling) which significantly reduce methane emissions. In addition, PIL’s “O” Class vessels are also equipped with ammonia intermediate-ready fuel tanks.
Kota Oasis will be PIL’s fifth LNG-powered vessel to be delivered, joining PIL’s four 14,000 TEU LNG vessels delivered since last year. PIL has another 13 LNG dual-fuel vessels on order to be delivered over the next few years.
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
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
… said Lars Kastrup, CEO of PIL.
The name “Kota Oasis” symbolises a haven of sustainability and innovation in the maritime industry, embodying PIL’s vision to creating a greener and cleaner future for shipping.
The vessel was named by Cindy Chang, wife of Peter Chang, PIL’s Deputy Chairman, at a ceremony held at the Yangzijiang Shipbuilding yard in China.
