The vessels were named Puteri Johor and Puteri Kedah, Singapore-flagged, during a naming ceremony held on 30 April 2026 at the Shipyard

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE)  announce that following the delivery of the newbuilt liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) carrier, Puteri Johor for PETRONAS LNG Ltd. (“PLL”) on 29 May 2026, at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd. in China (“Shipyard”), its sister vessel, Puteri Kedah was delivered on 30 June 2026 at the same shipyard. Both vessels are owned by joint venture companies of “K” LINE. 

Puteri Johor and Puteri Kedah vessels

The vessels were named Puteri Johor (IMO 9997701, MMSI 563323400 -sailing under the flag of Singapore. ) and Puteri Kedah (IMO 9997672, MMSI 563326800 - sailing under the flag of Singapore. )  during a naming ceremony held on 30 April 2026 at the Shipyard, attended by representatives from PLL, the Shipyard, Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., China Merchants Energy Shipping Co., Ltd., China Merchants Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., and “K” LINE.

“Puteri” means princess in Malay

“Puteri” means princess in Malay. “Johor” is Malaysia’s southernmost state, while “Kedah” is located in the northwestern part of Peninsular Malaysia. The delivery of these two new vessels is set to strengthen PLL’s fleet and support the reliable delivery of LNG to PLL’s customers. 

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In the Medium-Term Management Plan

In its Medium-Term Management Plan published in May 2022,* “K” LINE has positioned the LNG business as a top priority area in its future investments. “K” LINE will continue to respond to the diverse needs of its customers to expand its long-term contracts and accommodate the growing energy demand.

About: "K" Line 

"K" Line (Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.) is a major Japanese international cargo shipping and transportation company founded in 1919. It operates a massive global fleet that includes car carriers, bulk carriers, liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, and container ships

Source: Press release received by Maritime Tickers

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