Cosco Shipping Enhances Safety with Iridium GMDSS
Iridium Communications has announced Cosco Shipping (CSSC), the world's largest fleet of commercial vessels with 1,417 ships, has begun installation of Iridium® Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) terminals.The recent installation of the Lars Thrane LT-3100S terminal on the Cosco Tengfei is a testament to CSSC always prioritizing the safety of its crew, ships, and cargo, says Iridium.The Cosco Tengfei is a modern pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) vessel capable of transporting up to 5,000 vehicles.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Orders Four More Dual-Fuel Carrier Vessels
Wallenius Wilhelmsen, the worldâs largest RoRo vessel operator, has declared options to build four additional next-generation Shaper Class pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) vessels. The 9,300 CEU methanol dual fuel vessels can utilize alternative fuel sources, such as methanol, upon delivery.They will also be ammonia-ready and able to be converted as soon as ammonia becomes available in a safe and secure way.These next generation vessels will play a key role in the introductionâŚ
ARC Keeps the Cargo Rolling
With a fleet of nine U.S.-flag RoRo ships, American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group (ARC), is the U.S.â premier commercial RoRo carrier of U.S. government and military cargo. As the world becomes an increasingly contentious place, Eric P. Ebeling, President & CEO, ARC, discusses the vast capabilities of the ARC fleet and logistics network, as well as the challenges and opportunities ahead for U.S.-flag ships in the international trade.By the numbersâ is a simplistic means to gauge the size and shape of any shipping companyâŚ
ARC Adds Ninth US-flag RoRo Vessel to Its Fleet
American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group Inc. (ARC) added ARC Honor as the ninth American flag roll-on roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessel to its fleet.âThis tremendously capable and flexible U.S.-flag ship is crewed by American merchant mariners and now operates in ARCâs global network supporting Americaâs national defense and economic security through trade,â said Eric Ebeling, ARC President & CEO. The vessel is ARCâs fourth large car/truck carrier (LCTC) vessel.The former Tulane was re-flagged to American registry and re-named the ARC Honor on February 2, 2024.
AiP for Worldâs Largest Car Carrier
DNV awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) certificate to China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. for its 11,000-CEU capacity pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) design.Recognized as the world's largest PCTC, the 234m long and 40m wide ship will have 14 decks allowing 11,000 car equivalent units (CEUs) to be stored simultaneously, which not only increases efficiency but also reduces the transport cost per vehicle.By implementing a combination of decarbonization measuresâŚ
WinGD Debuts Variable Compression Ratio Technology
Swiss marine power company WinGD will realise the first commercial instalments of its new variable compression ratio (VCR) technology on two new dual-fuel LNG powered vessels being built for NYK Line.A 95,000 DWT bulk carrier being built at Oshima Shipbuilding and a 7,000 CEU pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) being built at Shin Kurushima Dockyard will be the first two-stroke powered vessels that can dynamically optimise combustion depending on the fuel being used â delivering improved emissionsâŚ
UECC's EU ETS Solution Brings Clarity to Emission Costs
Cargo owners seeking to determine their Scope 3 emission liabilities from the logistics chain must contend with multiple calculation methods from different shipping lines that will affect their costs exposure to the EU ETS for shipping. To resolve this conundrum for its clients, pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) owner and operator UECC has adopted a standardised methodology based on an existing and trusted industry framework.The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), set to be phased in for shipping from January 1âŚ
Japan's NYK Takes Delivery of Seventh LNG-fueled PCTC
Japan's NYK Line has recently taken delivery of the LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) Sweet Pea Leader at Tadotsu Shipyard Co., Ltd., a member of the Imabari Shipbuilding Group. This is NYK's seventh LNG-fueled PCTC, with NYK planning to introduce a total of 20 new LNG-fueled PCTCs by 2028 as a bridge-solution to achieve net-zero emissions of greenhouse gas (GHG) by 2050 for the NYK Group's oceangoing businesses."Like NYK's other LNG-fueled PCTCs, the vessel was namedâŚ
Neptune Lines Taps Maindeck to Digitize Dry Dock Project Management
Greek shipping company Neptune Lines will trial Maindeck's digital project management solution to plan and execute dry-docking projects.Neptune Lines provides transportation and shipping solutions for manufacturers and shippers of cars and high and heavy cargoes. Its fleet comprises 22 pure car and truck carrier vessels with loading capacities ranging from 1,500 to 6,500 vehicles.During the upcoming drydocking of Neptune Galene, Neptune Lines will trial Maindeck's platform to optimize its project management and enhance efficiency across all project phases. Features of the solution include advanced tendering, tracking and reporting capabilities.âWe are proud to be working with Neptune Lines, one of the leading Greek ship managers.
NYK Takes Delivery of Fifth LNG-Fueled Car Carrier
On July 24, Freesia Leader, the fifth LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) operated by NYK, arrived at the port of Nagoya for a commemorative delivery ceremony.After arriving at the Port of Nagoya, the vessel received LNG fuel from Kaguya, an LNG-bunkering ship operated by Central LNG Marine Fuel Japan Corporation, a joint venture owned by NYK and other companies.The 200-meter, 71,846GT Freesia Leader can carry 7,000 units and will be engaged in the transportation of finishedâŚ
MacGregor to Supply RoRo Equipment for Sallaum Lines' LNG PCTC Vessel Duo
Marine equipment firm MacGregor, part of Cargotec, said Thursday it had won a large order for RoRo equipment packages for two dual-fuel LNG Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessels. The PCTC vessels will be built at Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding Ltd. for Sallaum Lines. Sallaum Lines specializes in global RoRo cargo shipping, and these two newly ordered vessels will be the companyâs first newbuildings.The vessels are scheduled to be delivered to the shipowner between the fourth quarter of 2024 and the second quarter of 2026.MacGregorâs will be responsible for the designâŚ
NYK Gives Students a Glimpse Inside PCTC Apollen Leader
To help foster interest and understanding of the maritime industry in the 'next generation,' earlier this week NYK welcomed students and parents from the Jacksonville Japanese School to board Apollon Leader, a pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) that was moored at the port of Jacksonville.The Jacksonville Japanese School opened in 2011 in Florida for children who can speak and understand Japanese at their appropriate grade levels, regardless of nationality, in addition to adults who have an interest in the language and culture.
First Car Carrier Bunkered with LNG in Singapore
Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and FueLNG, a joint venture between Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd and Shell Eastern Petroleum (Pte) Ltd, have completed the first bunkering to an LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) vessel in Singapore.NYKâs Jasmine Leader, one of the largest PCTC vessels in the world, successfully completed her LNG bunkering with FueLNG Bellina on March 8, 2023.âWe are delighted to have achieved the first PCTC LNG bunkering through Jasmine Leader in Singapore,â said Yuji Nishijima, Executive Officer in charge for fuel procurement of NYK.
Grimaldi Orders More Ammonia Ready Car Carriers
The Grimaldi Group announced it has exercised its option for the construction of five additional ammonia-ready 9,000 CEU car carriers from China Merchants Heavy Industries Jiangsu, part of China Merchant Industry Holdings (CMI).Grimaldi announced its initial order for five new pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) vessels from CMI in October. The 10 vessels are scheduled to be delivered between 2025 and 2027 and will be deployed on voyages between Europe, North Africa, and the Near and Far East.Grimaldi said it developed the vessel concept in collaboration with naval architecture firm Knud E.
Wind-powered RoRo Vessel Secures âŹ9 Million in EU Funding
A group of partners led by Norwegian shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen has secured âŹ9 million in EU funding to support the construction of an environmentally friendly wind-powered pure car and truck carrier vessel.The partners, who are currently working to plan and execute all aspects of building and operating the RoRo sailing vessel Orcelle Wind, aim to have the first-of-its-kind vessel ready for commercial trading within the next five years.The commercial maritime industry is exploring the use of wind power as both a main and auxiliary propulsion source as vessel ownersâŚ
Great Ships of '22: MV George III, LNG Containership
Operating on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from day one in service, the MV George III, the first of Pasha Groupâs two new âOhana Classâ, Jones Act-qualified containerships, features a state-of-the-art engine, an optimized hull form, and an underwater propulsion system with a high-efficiency rudder and propeller. George III is the first LNG-powered vessel to fuel on the West Coast and the first to serve Hawaii. The 774-ft. Jones Act vessel surpasses the International Maritime Organization (IMO) 2030 emission standards for ocean vessels.
Car Carrier Rescues 303 People in the South China Sea
Japanese shipping company NYK said a car carrier it operates rescued 303 people from a vessel in distress in the South China Sea.On November 7, the Japanese-flagged pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) Helios Leader was sailing from Japan's port of Nagoya to the port of Singapore when it received a rescue request from the port authority of Sri Lanka via the port authority of Singapore.A Myanmar-flagged trawler Lady R3 was in distress about 258 nautical miles off the southeastern part of the Vung Tau cape.
SFL to Acquire PCTC with Long-term Charter
SFL Corporation Ltd. has agreed to acquire a Pure Car Truck Carrier (âPCTCâ) in combination with a long term time charter to a leading car carrier operator until 2028.The company expects to take delivery of the vessel during the fourth quarter. The fixed rate charter backlog will increase by approximately $65 million, with the possibility of additional upside from profit share related to fuel savings from the vesselâs scrubber. In addition to the PCTC transaction, SFL said it had recently taken delivery of four modern Suezmax tankers and one newbuild eco-design feeder container vesselâŚ
Third Multi-fuel Car Carrier Delivered to UECC
Norwegian shipping line UECC announced it has taken delivery of its third and final newbuild multi-fuel liquefied natural gas (LNG) battery hybrid pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) as the company works toward meeting new requirements for low-emission ship operations with the green transformation of its fleet.The latest newbuild, to be named Auto Aspire, was delivered on October 20 at Chinaâs Jiangnan Shipyard and will soon join sister vessels Auto Advance and Auto Achieve plyingâŚ
MacGregor to Supply All-electric RoRo Equipment to Four PCTC Vessels
MacGregor reports it has been selected to supply equipment for four new roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) vessels to be built by the Guangzhou Shipyard International Co., Ltd for H-Line Shipping, Korea.The vessels are scheduled to be delivered to the owner starting in the second quarter of 2024 and are expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2025.MacGregor, part of Cargotec, said it will supply all-electrically operated RoRo equipment, including quarter ramps, side ramps, internal movable ramps and rampway doors to each of the four vessels.
GTT and Deltamarin's LNG-fueled Car Carrier Earns AIP from DNV
An innovative liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fueled pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) design developed by French engineering frim GTT and Finnish ship designer Deltamarin has received approval in principle (AIP) from Norwegian classification society DNV.GTT and Deltamarin have been cooperating on the development of a new dual-fuel PCTC design, able to carry 8000 CEU2. This design introduces a new generation of PCTCs, incorporating GTTâs Mark III membrane LNG fuel tank.The AIP, presented to Philippe BerterottièreâŚ
MOL, TotalEnergies Complete First First Ship Refuelling with Biofuel in Singapore
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and TotalEnergies Marine Fuels have completed the first refuelling of a ship with biofuels in Singapore, the shipping company said on Wednesday.The ship, a car and truck carrier named Heroic Ace, was refueled using biofuel supplied by TotalEnergies via a ship-to-ship transfer on June 11, MOL said in a statement.The biofuel blend that was used in the trial comprised of very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) blended with 20% second-generation, waste-based and ISCC-certified used cooking oil methyl ester (UCOME), MOL said.
Höegh Autoliners Orders Four More 'Zero-carbon Ready' Car Carriers
Höegh Autoliners announced it has signed a contract to build an additional four new multi-fuel and zero-carbon ready Aurora class vessels on the same terms and specifications as the first four vessels.Höegh Autoliners said its intention is to finance the vessels by a combination of equity and debt, and noted that it is exploring several sources for credit and expect to conclude the financing well ahead of the delivery of the vessels.This will extend Höegh Autolinersâ Aurora class newbuilding program to eight vesselsâŚ