The newly-built W-Max class liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier “LAGENDA SETIA” for Petronas
LNG Ltd. is delivered at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd. yesterday.
The vessel which is the same type as the other two vessels delivered for PETRONAS in May
and June 2022*¹, was given her name “LAGENDA SETIA” by Mrs. Sharifah Fauziah Wan Idrus,
wife of Mr. Adnan Zainal Abidin, PETRONAS COO and EVP & CEO of Gas Business on 21st of
August 2023. Management and staff of PETRONAS, Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group)
Co., Ltd., Shenergy (Group) Co., Ltd., ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. and Kawasaki Kisen
Kaisha, Ltd. also attended the naming ceremony.
“Lagenda” is a Malay word for “legend” and “Setia” is for “loyalty”. “Lagenda” which is also used
as the name of the sister vessels represent loyalty and dedication of the LNG-supplying vessel,
as well as the long-term relationship with charterers.
Together with two sister vessels, she will engage in transportation of LNG from Malaysia (Bintulu)
to China (Shanghai) for Shenergy (Group) Co., Ltd.
In our Medium-Term Management Plan published on May 2022, “K” LINE defines LNG carriers
business as one of the top priority area for driving growth, “K” Line will flexibly and proactively
respond to customer’s needs, including growing needs for environmental and digital solution to
maximize its corporate value.
