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RCL Commemorates Naming Ceremony for Three New 4,488-TEU Vessels in Guangzhou, China
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Regional Container Lines Public Company Limited (RCL) is proud to announce the successful naming ceremony of its three latest vessels, ANITTA BHUM, BENYAPAR BHUM, and CHANTISA BHUM on 24 September 2026. The prestigious ceremony took place CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Longxue Plant) in Guangzhou, China.
Key facts
- The ceremony was distinguished by RCL’s senior leadership, Dr
- Meanwhile, BENYAPAR BHUM, to be delivered on 19 October 2026, is slated to
- CHANTISA BHUM, to be delivered on 20 November 2026, will next be covering the RCL SOUTH CHINA INDONESIA SERVICE ( RCI02 ), linking South China to ports in Southeast Asia.
- These ships mark the first three deliveries in a major fleet expansion order of eight high-specification vessels under the 4,488-TEU Project with CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding
Summary
The ceremony was distinguished by RCL’s senior leadership, Dr. Jamlong Atikul, Chairman of the Board of Directors, including Mr. Sumate Tanthuwanit, Chairman of the Executive Committee of RCL, and Dr. Twinchok Tanthuwanit, President of RCL, alongside prominent industry leaders and stakeholders.
The ANITTA BHUM, which translates to “Kindliness Land”, a land of kindness and compassion, was christened by sponsor lady Mrs Naruemol Wanglee with Mr Petch Wanglee, Managing Director of Thanakorn Vegetable Oil Products Company Limited.