Earlier this week, the KOTA OASIS – the first 8,200 TEU membrane-type LNG dual-fuel container ship built for Singapore’s Pacific International Lines (PIL) with Lloyd’s Register (LR) providing classification and certification services – was delivered and entered service at New Yangzi Shipbuilding.

As the lead vessel in the four-ship ‘O-class’ series of 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessels, the KOTA OASIS was jointly developed by Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI) and New Yangzi Shipbuilding. With a total length of 260 meters and a container capacity of 8,350 TEU, the vessel is designed to operate efficiently on both regional feeder routes and deep-sea trades.

Innoative fetaures of the vessel include:

  • GTT MARK III Membrane Tank Technology: This is the first collaboration between a private Chinese shipyard and GTT, showcasing the growing capabilities of China’s private shipbuilding sector in advanced LNG containment technology.
  • Ammonia-Ready Design: The fuel tanks have been certified to LR’s Ammonia-Ready class notation, future-proofing the vessel for ammonia fuel conversion.
  • Dual-Fuel Propulsion System: Equipped with a Wärtsilä LNG supply system, the vessel reduces carbon emissions by 20%, nitrogen oxides (NOx) by 85%, and sulfur oxides (SOx) by 99%, while its Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) complies with Tier III requirements.
  • Intelligent Energy Management: The main engine integrates an intelligent Control by Exhaust Recycling (iCER) system to minimise methane slip, and the generators are fitted with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems, ensuring compliance with IMO Tier III NOx standards.

At the vessel’s naming ceremony on April 25, Sau Weng Tang, LR’s President for Greater China, said: “The KOTA OASIS represents a critical milestone in shipping’s decarbonisation journey. LR’s rigorous surveys and technical collaboration have ensured that this vessel meets the highest international standards for safety and environmental performance.”

The successful delivery of the KOTA OASIS underscores LR’s deep collaboration with industry partners to advance sustainable technologies. LR remains committed to supporting shipowners and shipyards with innovative solutions to achieve the IMO 2050 emission reduction goals.