First 8,200 TEU LNG Dual-Fuel Containership Named By PIL

Singapore based liner company Pacific International Lines (PIL) announce that it has named its first 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel containership, “Kota Oasis”.

The new container vessel was named by Mrs. Cindy Chang, who is the wife of Mr. Peter Chang, PIL’s Deputy Chairman, at a naming ceremony held at the Yangzijiang Shipbuilding yard in China.

The “Kota Oasis” is the first in a series of four 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessels (designated as “O” Class) ordered by PIL from the shipyard Yangzijiang Shipbuilding.

“We are delighted to welcome Kota Oasis to our fleet. This vessel represents another significant milestone in our journey towards sustainability and operational excellence. As the first Asian container shipping line to invest in LNG dual-fuel ships in 2022, we made a bold commitment towards reducing our environmental footprint and achieving our net zero emissions target by 2050,” says Mr. Lars Kastrup, CEO of PIL, and he adds that “Together with the 14,000 TEU “E” class vessels recently delivered, the “O” Class vessels will play a crucial role in enhancing our global connectivity and meeting the evolving needs of our customers.”

The name “Kota Oasis” symbolises a haven of sustainability and innovation in the maritime industry, embodying