On June 25, the first in a series of 10,800 CEU LNG dual-fuel PCTCs built by Guangzhou Shipyard International for KOBC set sail for sea trials.
Developed and designed by the Shanghai Ship Research and Design Institute (SDARI), this vessel is a high-end ocean-going ro-ro vessel that combines high cargo capacity with green, low-carbon, and highly efficient operations. With a total length of 230 meters, a beam of 40 meters, and a structural draft of 10.5 meters, the vessel’s core propulsion system operates on a dual-fuel mode using LNG and fuel oil.
It is equipped with shaft generators and a solar photovoltaic power generation system, delivering outstanding energy-saving and consumption-reduction performance. The vessel complies with the International Maritime Organization’s Tier III emission standards and leads the industry in environmental sustainability.
In terms of loading design, this PCTC is equipped with 14 vehicle-loading decks, including 5 hydraulic movable decks. Its flexible and adjustable loading layout fully accommodates the transport of various types of ro-ro cargo, such as all-electric vehicles, hydrogen-powered new energy vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks, with a maximum single-voyage capacity of 10,800 vehicles.
Additionally, the vessel is equipped with 16 sets of hydraulically powered movable ramps and two hydraulic lift decks, which significantly enhance the efficiency and operational stability of vehicle loading and unloading operations. It is fully capable of meeting the diverse operational requirements of the global ocean-going ro-ro automotive trade, offering exceptional adaptability and practicality.