On September 21, Guangzhou Shipbuilding International (GSI), a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), successfully launched two 7,000 CEU LNG dual-fuel pure car and track carriers (PCTC) for CITIC Financial Leasing and BYD Hong Kong respectively.
This launched PCTC is the second in a series of 3 newbuildings ordered by CITIC Financial Leasing under operating lease mode, of which the first one was completed and delivered on September 5.
On September 20, GSI held a launching ceremony for the vessel, which was attended by the owner, China Classification Society (CCS) and the GSI project team, who signed the launching documents.
The PCTC has an overall length of 199.9 meters, a beam of 38 meters, a design draft of 8.6 meters and a speed of 19 knots.There are 12 vehicle decks, which can be used to load cars, vans, heavy trucks, etc., and can also be used to load some dangerous goods and new energy vehicles.
This series of PCTCs is an example of CITIC Financial Leasing’s “strong cooperation” with GSI and COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers.
On September 20, GSI held a launching ceremony for the first 7,000 CEU dual-fuel PCTC built for BYD Hong Kong.
BYD’s 7,000 CEU dual-fuel PCTC has been upgraded. With an overall length of 199.9 meters, a beam of 38 meters, a design draft of 9 meters and a design speed of 18.5 knots, the PCTC can meet the loading requirements of fuel oil vehicles and electric vehicles.
It adopts LNG/fuel oil dual-fuel propulsion system, equipped with domestic battery system and permanent magnet shaft generator, which meets the requirements of DNV ammonia (ready) class notation.
Also, it adopts various energy-saving measures such as LNG BOG recondensation, energy-saving devices, drag-reducing anti-fouling paints, etc. It is a green, intelligent, environmentally friendly and efficient PCTC.