On September 9, Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), signed and delivered the 9,000 CEU PCTC (pure car and track carrier) “GRANDE AUCKLAND” built for the Italian company GRIMALDI.
The series includes 7 PCTCs with a total length of 199.90 meters, a beam of 38.0 meters, a depth of 14.8 meters, a designed draft of 9.2 meters and a designed speed of 19.0 knots. They are equipped with MAN B&W 7S60MEC10.6-HPSCR main engines and comply with TIER II/III regulations.
The “GRANDE AUCKLAND” is the second 9,000 CEU PCTC built by Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding for GRIMALDI. With a standard loading capacity of 9,000 vehicles, it is compatible with electric vehicles, conventional fuel vehicles, and heavy ro-ro cargo.
This PCTC features a new, low-fuel-consumption main engine and integrates energy-saving features such as a twisted rudder and a cap fin, significantly reducing energy consumption. It is equipped with a medium-voltage shore power system, achieving zero-carbon emissions during berthing. It has also received RINA’s “Ammonia Ready” certification, preserving technical capabilities for future zero-carbon fuel conversions.
The Grimaldi Group is a private Italian shipowner company owned by the Grimaldi family and headquartered in Naples, Italy. Founded in 1947 by its founder, Guido Grimaldi, the Grimaldi Group specializes in shipping. It is one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive multinational logistics groups, encompassing shipping, terminals, logistics, and other businesses.
With offices in 25 countries and a fleet of over 120 vessels, it provides ocean freight services for roll-on/roll-off cargo and containers between Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Baltic Sea, West Africa, and North and South America, as well as passenger services in the Mediterranean and Baltic Seas.