July 1, 2026
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.


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)
https://www.kline.co.jp/en/ir/management/strategy.html 

Puteri Johor
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Puteri Johor
Naming Ceremony
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Naming Ceremony

 


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