Bangkok-based Regional Container Lines (RCL) recently announced the successful naming ceremony for three new 4,488-TEU containerships, ANITTA BHUM, BENYAPAR BHUM, and CHANTISA BHUM on 24 September 2026.
The ceremony was held at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co Ltd (Longxue Plant) in Guangzhou, China.
RCL said the vessels are LNG, methanol or ammonia dual-fuel ready, providing the flexibility to adopt alternative marine fuels.
The vessels are equipped with Energy Saving Devices (ESD) and other systems, designed to improve operational efficiency and reduce sulphur oxide (SOx) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, and Alternative Maritime Power (AMP) capabilities to allow them to connect to shore-side electricity.
These ships mark the first three deliveries in a major fleet expansion order of eight vessels under the 4,488-TEU Project with CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
Delivered on the day of the ceremony, ANITTA BHUM will shortly set sail to enter the RCL FAR EAST LATIN AMERICA SERVICE (AFL), linking ports from East Asia to Latin America.
BENYAPAR BHUM, to be delivered on 19 October 2026, is slated to cover the RCL FAR EAST – MADRAS SERVICE 2 (RFM2), with coverage through Asia and the India Subcontinent.
CHANTISA BHUM, to be delivered on 20 November 2026, will be covering the RCL SOUTH CHINA INDONESIA SERVICE (RCI02), linking South China to Southeast Asia.
“The delivery of the 4,488-TEU vessels underscores RCL’s commitment to investing in future-ready vessels as part of its long-term fleet enhancement strategy,” the company said.
Photo credit: Regional Container Lines
Published: 30 September, 2026
