PCL names LNG-ready multi-purpose vessel at PaxOcean Zhoushan Shipyard

Pacific Carriers Limited (PCL), a part of the Kuok Maritime Group, on Thursday (20 November) named its first vessel, PAC LIBRA, in its new series of 40,000-deadweight-tonne (DWT) multi-purpose vessels at the PaxOcean Zhoushan Shipyard in China. 

The naming ceremony, held at PaxOcean Zhoushan, was witnessed by representatives from PCL, the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and other industry partners. The ceremony was graced by Godmother Madam Kay Kuok, Director of Kuok Group Singapore, whose presence added significance to the occasion.

Mr. Tan Thai Yong, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of PaxOcean Group, said: “PAC LIBRA reflects the strong partnership between PCL and PaxOcean, and showcases PaxOcean’s ability to advance innovations in design and technology to meet a sophisticated owner’s evolving operational and sustainability demands. We are proud to contribute our engineering, design and construction strengths to PCL’s fleet-renewal programme.”

Mr. Hor Weng Yew, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of PCL, added: “The addition of PAC LIBRA underscores our commitment to renew and optimise our fleet with modern tonnage — strengthening our operational flexibility while maintaining efficiency across key project and dry bulk trades.”

PAC LIBRA’s key highlights include heavy-lift cranes for project and oversized cargoes, energy-saving technologies to improve propulsion and fuel efficiency, and an upgraded hydraulic tween-deck system that streamlines cargo arrangements while reducing manual work. The vessel is also completed with ESS-ready and LNG-ready configurations, positioning it for future advancements in energy management and low-carbon operations.

Photo credit: PaxOcean
Published: 25 November, 2025