PaxOcean Zhoushan Shipyard marked a major milestone on 20 November 2025 with the naming of PAC LIBRA, the first 40,000-DWT multi-purpose vessel in the new series developed with Pacific Carriers Limited (PCL). The event at Zhoushan was attended by representatives from PCL, the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), and other partners. Madam Kay Kuok, Director of Kuok Group Singapore, served as Godmother.
PaxOcean and PCL jointly developed the vessel as a next-generation design focused on efficiency, versatility, and future-readiness in the project-cargo and multi-purpose segments.
PaxOcean Group CEO Tan Thai Yong said the vessel reflects the partnership between the two companies and highlights PaxOcean’s emphasis on design and technology.
PCL CEO Hor Weng Yew added that the project represents deliberate planning, sustained effort, and close collaboration.
Hull H1052 is equipped with heavy-lift cranes, energy-saving technologies, and an upgraded hydraulic tween-deck system that reduces manual work and supports flexible cargo arrangements. It also incorporates ESS- and LNG-ready configurations designed for future energy management developments.
As the first in its class, PAC LIBRA strengthens PCL’s capability across breakbulk, project cargo, and dry bulk operations. PaxOcean also acknowledged the contribution of PCL, ABS, design and technical partners, and the Zhoushan teams involved in taking the project from concept to naming.
