Singapore: Pacific International Lines orders five 13,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel vessels
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Singapore-based container operator Pacific International Lines (PIL) on Monday (19 August) said it ordered five new 13,000 TEU container vessels equipped with liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel engines.
The contract has been awarded to Chinese shipbuilder Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard, and the modern neo-panamax vessels will be delivered progressively from end-2026.
“They will be equipped with dual-fuel engines and auxiliaries to be able to run on both LNG as well as low sulphur fuel oil,” the company said in a statement.
On 16 August, PIL CEO Lars Kastrup signed the contract for the new vessels with President of Hudong Zhonghua Mr Weng Hongbing and President of CSTC Mr Hu Kai.
Designed with a focus on efficiency, safety and sustainability, the modern vessels will incorporate the latest technological features and will be fully compliant with the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) green requirements.
The new vessels will also harness Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things for the automation of tasks, which will contribute to more efficient operations and provide a safer working environment for our seafarers.
“These latest orders are part of PIL’s fleet renewal strategy for larger and more eco-friendly vessel types. Together with another eight vessels we currently have under construction, we now have 13 new vessels that will contribute significantly towards our decarbonisation goal of net zero emissions by 2050,” Kastrup said.
“As part of our commitment to putting customers first, we are continually optimising our fleet with newer and more advanced vessels to better serve customers in our key markets. For instance, the vessels will have a high refrigerated container capacity payload to support our services for the transport of fresh fruit, vegetables, seafood, meat and pharmaceuticals.”
PIL is currently building four 14,000 TEU and four 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessels. The first two of the 14,000 TEU vessels are expected to be delivered later this year.
Photo credit: Pacific International Lines
Published: 20 August, 2024
