BKK: RCL launches new container ship NATTHA BHUM to support ESG policy plan

ESG Policy Plan

RCL Public Company Limited (RCL) is accelerating its plan to expand its shipping routes in line with the ESG (Environment Social Governance) concept, which is a principle for sustainable corporate development.

Recently, RCL Public Company Limited held a naming ceremony to launch a new cargo ship named ‘Natta Bhum’ (NATTHA BHUM) worth 27.25 million US dollars, adding strength to the current RCL company.
It has a fleet of 48 vessels to support sustainable future income generation plans.

Mr. Thawinchok Tanthawanit, Managing Director of RCL Public Company Limited, revealed that the company aims to expand its service base into regions with high growth potential, such as in Asia, such as India, the Middle East,
Africa, including preparation for investment in new ships to replace old ships and expand the potential to increase the fleet’s capabilities to expand the service network, expand growth in both income and sustainability.
Caring for the environment and reducing pollution

Recently, the company led by Dr. Jamlong Atikul, Chairman of the Board of Directors of RCL Public Company Limited, held a ceremony to name the ship NATTHA BHUM, which was honored by Mr. Thiraphong Chansiri, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Chief Executive Officer of Thai Union Group Public Company Limited, and Ms. Pornnapa Chansiri, the lady who performed the ceremony.

Mr. Kriangkrai Chaisiriwongsuk, Director of the Port Authority of Thailand and business partners
Honored to join the event and visit the ship, including a demonstration of the use of modern tools to reduce pollution, protect the environment and see the efficiency of container management on the ship.

The Nattha Bhumi (NATTHA BHUM) ship means “Land of Scholars”. It is 172 meters long and 27.5 meters wide and can carry 1930 TEUs of cargo. The highlight of this ship is that it is a Bangkok Max size ship, which is the largest ship that can sail into the Chao Phraya River.

With a new modern design, it can accommodate more 40 HQ containers. It has more technologies such as reducing the weight of the ship and increasing the potential of large machinery.

This results in using less fuel at the same speed and distance, which results in reduced Co2 emissions (Green House Effect). In addition, the ship has been equipped with exhaust gas filters to help reduce the amount of sulfur released into the atmosphere by the ship from 3.5 percent to no more than 0.5 percent, in line with ESG and sustainability policies.

In 2022, RCL was ranked 26th among global ocean carriers and is among the top maritime container carriers in the region. RCL currently operates a fleet of 48 vessels ranging in size from 800 TEU to 12,000 TEU.

Source of information: Thairath Online
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