On December 23, Norwegian car carrier owner Norwegian Ocean Car Carriers (NOCC) announced via social media that it had signed a contract with CIMC Raffles for the construction of a 7,000 CEU LNG dual-fuel PCTC. This brings the total number of 7,000 CEU LNG dual-fuel PCTCs ordered by NOCC from CIMC Raffles to four, all flying the Norwegian flag.
The latest order is for a sister vessel to the previously named 7,000 CEU LNG dual-fuel PCTC “NOCC Pacific,” which is also the first vessel in this series and scheduled for delivery in 2025.
According to NOCC’s official fleet data, the remaining three vessels in the series are expected to be delivered in 2026 (1 vessel) and 2027 (2 vessels). Two of the new vessels have already been named, namely “NOCC Kattegat” (Hull 612) and “NOCC Adriatic” (Hull 611), while the unnamed vessel is designated Hull 613.
The naming ceremony for the NOCC Pacific was held on November 14, 2025. The vessel measures 199.9 meters in length overall, 38 meters in beam, and has a design draft of 8.6 meters. With a design speed of 19 knots and a capacity of 7,000 vehicles, it is equipped with two Type C LNG tanks and dual-fuel main and auxiliary engines, enabling zero emissions during port operations. Notably, the “NOCC Pacific” has secured the DNV “Ammonia Ready” notation, positioning it for future operation with lower-carbon fuels.
CIMC Raffles stated that the deformation of the hull plating of the “NOCC Pacific” PCTC was reduced by more than 15%, effectively improving construction precision and shortening the construction cycle.
As a specialized automotive shipping company under JPMorgan Chase, according to NOCC’s official website, its fleet includes a total of seven vessels. In addition to the aforementioned four 7,000 CEU LNG dual-fuel PCTCs built by CIMC Raffles, the fleet also includes a 6,500 CEU PCTC built in 2017, a 6,500 CEU PCTC built in 2012 and a 6,754 CEU PCTC built in 2009.