The container ship Kota Eagle is Pacific International Lines’ (PIL) first LNG dual-fuel 14,000 teu container ship. In the ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation conducted at the Yangshan port in Shanghai, the ship received about 8,000 cbm of LNG from the bunker vessel Hai Gang Wei Lai on October 26 with the support of the bunkering supplier Shanghai SIPG Energy Service (SSES).
Kota Eagle, which is on her maiden voyage, is the first vessel in PIL’s fleet to be powered by LNG.
Following the bunkering, she will sail to Ningbo and depart for Latin America on PIL’s West Coast Central and South America Service 2 route.
Meanwhile, Kota Eagle’s LNG dual-fuel engine is complemented with various energy saving technologies with the aim to further reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
The use of LNG as a marine fuel is a pragmatic option, PIL said, enabling the shipping industry to achieve tangible and immediate reduction in carbon emissions.
Photo credit: Pacific International Lines (PIL)
Chia Yuijn, head of sustainability, decarbonisation and marine fuels, PIL noted: “The completion of PIL’s first LNG bunkering operation, together with our continued investments in a newbuilding programme focused exclusively on greener dual-fuel vessels, demonstrate PIL’s commitment to sustainable shipping.
“We believe the expedient transition to cleaner fuels is achieved through collaboration between various stakeholders in the value chain.”
Dai, general manager of SSES, added, “The successful LNG bunkering operation for the Kota Eagle marks a significant beginning for our partnership. We look forward to a fruitful partnership with PIL. Together, we are not just powering ships but also driving towards a cleaner and more sustainable tomorrow.”
