Singapore-based PIL names fourth 14,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel boxship in China

Singapore-based container operator Pacific International Lines (PIL) on Monday (10 March) announced the naming of the final vessel in a series of four 14,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel container ships.

The vessel was named Kota Embun by Mrs Evelyn Ng, wife of Mr Ng Kee Choe, Deputy Chairman of PIL, in a ceremony held in the Shanghai shipyard today.

Embun means ‘dew’ in malay and symbolises renewal and harmony with nature, reflecting the vessel’s role in promoting sustainable and environmentally-friendly shipping practices.

The 14,000 TEU vessel is part of PIL’s “E” Class series, which are the largest in its fleet. They are also the first to run on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and were designed and constructed by Jiangnan Shipyard, a shipbuilder in China.

Kota Embun is the first PIL vessel to feature a bow windshield for improved aerodynamics, which is expected to reduce fuel consumption and corresponding emissions by 1% per annum on the Far East to West Coast Central and South America Service 2 route that the vessel will ply.

Mr Lars Kastrup, CEO of PIL, stated, “The naming of Kota Embun, our fourth “E” Class vessel is testament to the excellent progress we are making in our fleet renewal drive and journey towards greener shipping.”

“We have another 14 new vessels of various capacities, equipped with LNG dual-fuel technology and other advancements. Each new vessel brings us closer to our goal of operating a more modern and environmentally-friendly fleet.”

PIL has ordered a total of 18 newbuild vessels since 2022. In addition to the four 14,000 TEU vessels, PIL has another four 8,000 TEU, five 13,000 TEU, and five 9,000 TEU vessels on order.

Photo credit: Pacific International Lines
Published: 11 March, 2025