United European Car Carriers (UECC) has decided to build a third battery hybrid LNG vessel.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/284088/uecc-to-build-third-battery-hybrid-lng-pctc/
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NYK Completes World’s First Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships Trial
NYK makes a big step toward realizing its target of manned autonomous ships for safer operations.
Drewry: Slow Car Carrier Recovery To Trigger More Distressed Asset Sales
Car carrier shipping is expected to continue its slow recovery, supported by improving utilisation and minimal vessel ordering. However, costs are rising while the trade outlook is vulnerable to rising geopolitical risk, which is expected to lead to more distressed vessel sales as shipping lines focus on landside investments in search of profitability, according to the Finished Vehicle Shipping Annual Review and Forecast 2019/20 report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.
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NYK Orders World’s Largest’ LNG Fueled Car Carrier
- Japanese giant NYK has placed an order for the world largest Pure Car and Truck Carrier fueled by LNG.
- The aims to reduce CO2 emissions and the experimental verification in its actual voyage will be scheduled.
- The vessel is additionally expected to reduce sulfur oxide (SOx) emissions by approximately 99 percent.
- The nitrogen oxides (NOx) by approximately 86 percent compared to conventional heavy oil-fired engines.
According to an article published by LNG World News, Nippon Yusen Kaisha has...
http://mfame.guru/nyk-orders-worlds-largest-lng-fueled-car-carrier/
NYK Orders World’s Largest LNG-Powered PCTC
Nippon Yusen Kaisha has placed an order for what it claims to be the world largest LNG-fueled PCTC.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/283650/nyk-orders-worlds-largest-lng-powered-pctc/
LNG Lucrative for PCTC Newbuilds, Study Finds
LNG as a marine fuel delivers the best return on investment and is a competitive option for newbuild PCTCs, SEALNG said.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/279979/lng-lucrative-for-pctc-newbuilds-study-finds/
NYK And Wallenius Lines Owned UECC To Invest In Hybrid LNG PCTC´s
United European Car Carriers (UECC), jointly owned by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and Wallenius Lines, has signed a contract to construct two new generation PCTC with China Ship Building Trading Co., Ltd and Jiangnan Shipyard Group Co. Ltd. The newbuilding contract also has options for two additional vessels, and the first vessel is planned for delivery in 2021.
The vessels will be equipped with a Battery Hybrid LNG Solution which will place UECC beyond IMO’s target for a 40 percent...
UECC Orders Two Next-Generation LNG PCTCs
United European Car Carriers (UECC) orders two pure car truck carriers (PCTCs) in China.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/273072/uecc-orders-two-next-generation-lng-pctcs/
UECC To Invest In New Generation Hybrid LNG PCTC´S
United European Car Carriers (UECC), jointly owned by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and Wallenius Lines, has signed a contract to construct two new generations PCTC with China Ship Building Trading Co., Ltd and Jiangnan Shipyard Group Co. Ltd. The newbuilding contract also has options for two additional vessels, and the first vessel is planned for delivery in 2021.
The vessels will be equipped with a Battery Hybrid LNG Solution which will place UECC beyond IMO’s target for a 40 per cent...
https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/uecc-to-invest-in-new-generation-hybrid-lng-pctcs/
Grimaldi Group Adds New PCTC to Its Fleet
Grimaldi Group added a new pure car and truck carrier, Grande Torino, to its fleet.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/266082/grimaldi-group-adds-new-pctc-to-its-fleet/