GAC’s first LNG-powered PCTC launched in China

China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Weihai has floated out GAC’s first LNG-powered pure car and truck carrier.

According to a statement, the Chinese shipbuilder launched the PCTC Global Acouncagua (W0306) on June 19.

This is GAC’s first of four LNG dual-fuel PCTCs with a capacity of 7,000 ceu.

Designed by SDARI and classified by DNV, the vessels are 199.9 meters long and 38 meters wide, with a speed of 19 knots.

In addition, they have 12 vehicle decks, a high-pressure dual-fuel main engine and two C-type LNG tanks with a capacity of 1,700 cubic meters.

GAC’s first LNG-powered PCTC launched in China
Image: China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)

In 2022, Global Auto Carriers (GAC), a firm backed by Gram Car Carriers, ordered these four LNG dual-fuel PCTCs at the Chinese shipbuilder.

Delivery of the PCTCs will take place from the fourth quarter of 2025 through the fourth quarter of 2026.

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