On February 12, Chinese shipbuilder Guangzhou Shipbuilding International (GSI) held a steel cutting ceremony on February 12 for the first production vessel of a 10,800 CEU LNG dual-fuel PCTC (pure car and track carrier) for HMM.
It is understood that this PCTC was jointly developed by GSI and Shanghai Ship Research and Design Institute (SDARI). It is specially built for the shipping of new energy vehicles and energy conservation and emission reduction. It has a maximum vehicle carrying capacity of 10,800 vehicles and can flexibly load ro-ro cargoes such as electric vehicles and heavy trucks. The maximum single piece load is 250 tons, which is fully adapted to the diversified needs of global automobile trade.
The PCTC adopts a dual-fuel propulsion system powered by LNG and fuel oil, with interfaces reserved for ammonia fuel and methanol fuel. It integrates Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) technology, meeting the International Maritime Organization’s most stringent Tier III emission standards. With outstanding performance in energy conservation and emission reduction, it achieves internationally leading levels in environmental efficiency.
At present, GSI has received orders for nearly 40 PCTCs and successfully built and delivered 13 PCTCs, providing 91,000 transport spaces for the global automobile trade.
Through lean management and technical innovation, GSI has accumulated more than 1,000 days of PCTC delivery ahead of the contract period, and the construction efficiency has reached the international leading level. The commencement of the construction of this series of vessels will open a brand new chapter for the high-end, intelligent and green development of GSIC’s car carrier construction.