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Pacific International Lines names LNG dual-fuel container vessel in Singapore

PIL announces naming ceremony of its latest 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel “Kota Ocean” at the PSA Terminal, held in conjunction with Singapore’s 60th anniversary of nation-building.

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June 9, 2025

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Pacific International Lines names LNG dual-fuel container vessel in Singapore

Pacific International Lines (PIL) on Friday (6 June) announced the naming ceremony of its latest 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel, Kota Ocean, at the PSA Terminal in Singapore.

The event, held in conjunction with Singapore’s 60th anniversary of nation-building, underscores PIL’s commitment to sustainability, efficiency and innovation in the maritime industry.

The vessel was named by Ms Ho Ching, Chairman of Temasek Trust, and is the sixth LNG dual-fuel vessel in PIL’s fleet. Kota Ocean is also the second in a series of four 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessels, designated as “O” Class, that PIL is building.

Mr Lars Kastrup, CEO of PIL, added: “We are grateful to Ms Ho Ching for honouring our company and our crew by naming our vessel, Kota Ocean.

“This naming of Kota Ocean represents a significant milestone in our fleet renewal programme, which further enhances our network deployment and operational capabilities to better serve customers. We are delighted to hold the ceremony in Singapore to commemorate SG60, which highlights our ongoing commitment to contributing to Singapore’s maritime industry and future.

“Kota Ocean is our sixth newbuild LNG dual-fuel vessel delivered and demonstrates our dedication to sustainable shipping. PIL was the first Asian container shipping line to invest in LNG dual-fuel ships in 2022, and we have since ordered 18 new vessels, bringing us closer to our net zero emissions target by 2050, in alignment with Singapore’s net zero goal.”

Operating on PIL’s South West Africa service (SWS), the vessel’s trade route will connect the Far East, from China to Singapore to Ghana, Togo, Nigeria and Ivory Coast, strengthening trade links between Asia and Africa and supporting economic development in these regions.

Kota Ocean joins sister vessel, Kota Oasis, which was delivered in April 2025 and four 14,000 TEU LNG vessels in operation. PIL has another 12 vessels on order, including two 8,200, five 13,000 and five 9,000 TEU vessels to be delivered over the next few years.

PIL’s newbuild vessels can utilise greener bio-methane fuels and are equipped with engines fitted with the latest exhaust recycling technology which significantly reduce methane emissions. These vessels also feature full-spade type rudder with twisted leading edge, rudder bulb, pre-swirl stator as well as an optimised hydrodynamic hull form with superior anti-fouling coatings to improve fuel efficiency.

The state-of-the-art vessels incorporate digitalisation such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) to increase the automation of tasks as well as operational efficiency and safety. It also enables better monitoring and planning of the vessels’ operations and routes through PIL’s Centre for Maritime Efficiency.

These newbuild vessels are part of PIL’s strategy to grow its network and renew its fleet to deliver efficient and sustainable solutions that create lasting value for customers, partners and stakeholders.

Photo credit: Pacific International Lines
Published: 9 June, 2025

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Biofuel recorded 26,833 mt in Q2 2026 with 41,939 mt recorded in the same period the year before while port data showed 76,513 mt of LNG being delivered in Q2 2026, down from 88,328 mt.

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The Port of Antwerp-Bruges recently published bunker fuel sales data for the second quarter (Q2) of 2026.

Total bunker sales at the port was 2.05 million metric tonnes (mt) in Q2 2026, compared to sales of 1.99 million mt (+3%) during the similar period in 2025.

Deliveries of ultra low sulphur fuel oil, very low sulphur fuel oil, high sulphur fuel oil and marine gas oil in Q2 2026 (against on year) recorded respectively 164,987 mt (+43.6% from 114,917 mt), 537,926 mt (+12.8% from 476,746 mt), 659,182 mt (+11.6% from 590,544 mt) and 366,329 (-15.7% from 434,766 mt).

Biofuel recorded 26,833 mt in Q2 2026 with 41,939 mt (-36%) recorded in the same period the year before.

Port data showed 76,513 mt of liquefied natural gas (LNG) being delivered as a marine fuel in Q2 2026, down by 13.4% from 88,328 mt in Q2 2025. Meanwhile, there has been no deliveries of methanol at the port for the year so far.

Photo credit: Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Published: 23 July, 2026

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PIL’s LNG dual-fuel boxship “Kota Elok” arrives in Singapore on maiden call

As the first of 13 new 13,000 TEU vessels joining its fleet, Kota Elok is equipped to operate on LNG and low-sulphur fuel oil that helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

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PIL's LNG dual-fuel boxship “Kota Elok” arrives in Singapore on maiden call

Singapore-based Pacific International Lines Pte Ltd on Monday (20 July) said its first 13,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel, Kota Elok, recently made her maiden call to Singapore on 15 July.

As the first of 13 new 13,000 TEU vessels joining its fleet, Kota Elok is equipped to operate on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and low-sulphur fuel oil that helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

The vessel also incorporated energy-saving features and digital technologies to reduce fuel consumption and enhance operational performance, as well as a bow windshield to improve aerodynamics, contributing to improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions over the course of long-haul voyages.

“Following Singapore, Kota Elok will continue her voyage on our East Coast Service 1 (ES1) route to South America, calling at ports in Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina before returning to Asia,” the company said in a social media post.

Kota Elok also became PIL’s first vessel to receive Lloyd’s Register certification for compliance with the IACS UR E26 and UR E27 cyber security requirements.

Developed by the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS), UR E26 and UR E27 are mandatory cyber resilience requirements for newbuild vessels contracted from 1 July 2024.

Photo credit: Pacific International Lines
Published: 21 July, 2026

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CIMC SOE secures order for 12,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel from Sinopec Clean Energy

Once operational, the vessel is expected to strengthen Sinopec’s domestic coastal LNG bunkering network and help address gaps in China’s alternative fuel bunkering infrastructure.

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CIMC SOE secures order for 12,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessel from Sinopec Clean Energy

China’s Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd. (CIMC SOE) recently signed a contract with Sinopec (Beijing) Clean Energy Co., Ltd. to build a 12,000-cubic metre (m3) LNG bunkering vessel, according to Chinese maritime media.

The vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2028 and will support Sinopec’s efforts to expand its presence in the marine clean energy sector.

Once operational, the vessel is expected to strengthen Sinopec’s domestic coastal LNG bunkering network and help address gaps in China’s LNG bunkering infrastructure.

With this signing , CIMC Pacific Offshore Engineering’s LNG bunkering vessel orderbook is further strengthened, maintaining its leading position in the global market for small and medium-sized LNG bunkering vessels.

The contract also marked another milestone for CIMC SOE, which has seen a sharp increase in orders and business performance this year amid a surge in domestic LNG vessel demand.

Photo credit: Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering
Published: 21 July, 2026