Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) is pleased to 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.

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.

* Medium-Term Management Plan (Released on May 9th, 2022)

Main Particulars of the Puteri Johor and Puteri Kedah

Shipbuilder     Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd.

Shipbuilder     Puteri Johor：May 29, 2026

                       Puteri Kedah：June 30, 2026

Overall Length           Approx. 299 m

Beam                        Approx. 299 m

Tank Capacity           Approx. 174,000 m3

Tank Capacity           X-DF (dual fuel low-speed diesel engine)

Tank Capacity           19.5 knots

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. press release