“K” LINE Completes Delivery of Two LNG Carriers for PETRONAS

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) has taken delivery of its second newbuild LNG carrier, Puteri Kedah, following the handover of its sister vessel Puteri Johor in May 2026. The latest vessel was delivered on 30 June at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd. in China.

Both LNG carriers, built for PETRONAS LNG Ltd., are owned by joint venture companies of “K” LINE and form part of the company’s continued expansion in the LNG segment.

The vessels were named Puteri Johor and Puteri Kedah 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. “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.

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 demand for energy.

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