Pacific International Lines(PIL) held a historic ceremony at the port of Tema to officially name its new dual-fuel LNG container ship, the 8200 TEU capacity Kota Odyssey. This event registers in PIL’s commitment to sustainability and regional connectivity in West Africa.
The christening of the LNG container ship
The vessel, part of PIL’s new “O” Class series, was christened by Mrs. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, who acted as patron. The ceremony was attended by senior Ghanaian officials, including the Minister of Transport, Hon. Joseph Bukari Nikpe, and the Deputy Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Hon. Richard Gyan-Mensah, reflecting the government’s support for sustainable maritime development.
[post_relacionado]This ceremony celebrates maritime innovation and demonstrates Ghana’s growing importance in regional trade and logistics.
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang.
The Kota Odyssey will operate on PIL’s South West Africa Service(SWS), connecting China, Singapore, Ghana, Togo, Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire through a direct weekly service. This route strengthens trade flows between Asia and West Africa and consolidates Ghana’s role as a strategic logistics hub.
The naming of this vessel in Ghana reflects our long-established presence and growing investment in the country. Ghana plays a vital role in our network, as a key gateway to West Africa, and as a strategic hub for regional connectivity and land transport.
Lars Kastrup, CEO of PIL.
PIL has been operating in Africa since the 1970s and currently serves more than 30 African countries, with seven weekly services and a network connecting more than 40 ports. Ghana is home to PIL’s regional headquarters in West Africa and is a strategic gateway for inland transport to Burkina Faso.
Moreover, the company invests in the development of local talent, with around 100 Ghanaian seafarers currently serving on its fleet. In addition, PIL’s PIL’s operations in Ghana operations in Ghana are powered entirely by renewable energy, backed by locally sourced renewable energy certificates(RECs).
Source and photo: PIL