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Wallenius Marine tests wind-powered PCTC design
Wallenius Marine is conducting advanced wind tunnel tests aimed at realising the world’s first wind-powered PCTC (Pure Car and Truck Carrier) vessel. The tests are being carried out in Gothenburg, at one of Europe’s most advanced wind tunnels, with …
Dec 9, 2024 / Curious
NYK Launches Seventh LNG-Fueled PCTC
On October 26, NYK took delivery of the LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) Sweet Pea Leader at Tadotsu Shipyard Co., Ltd., a member of the Imabari Shipbuilding Group. The vessel had been ordered by NYK from Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd. and is …
Nov 13, 2023 / Curious
NYK's Fifth LNG-Fueled Car Carrier Enters Port of Nagoya for Commemorative Delivery Ceremony
On July 24, Freesia Leader, the fifth LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) operated by NYK, arrived at the port of Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture for a commemorative delivery ceremony that was held on the same day to celebrate the vessel's …
Jul 25, 2023 / Vessels
NYK PCTC Rescues Sailors in the Red Sea
Orion Leader, a pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) owned by NYK, rescued eight sailors at approximately 0:30 a.m. (local time) on October 6, 2022 from a container ship that had caught fire. Orion Leader was sailing in the Red Sea from Laem Chabang, …
Oct 13, 2022 / Accidents
Japan’s First LNG-fueled PCTC Delivered
Remarkable Step Toward CO2 Reduction Target in 2050Оn October 28, NYK took delivery of Sakura Leader, a pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) capable of navigating oceans with only LNG as the ship’s main fuel. This delivery marks a remarkable step toward …
Oct 28, 2020 / Vessels
Yokohama Daikoku C-3 Terminal Welcomes First PCTC
On August 4, NYK commenced operation of its first finished-car logistics terminal in Japan by welcoming NYK-operated Shohjin, the first pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) to visit the port.The Yokohama Daikoku C-3 Terminal is a finished-car logistics …
Aug 6, 2020 / Curious
Höegh Trapper returns to Mackay
On 9 July, 2019 Höegh Trapper returned to the port of Mackay on its Europe to USA, Mexico and Oceania service. To commemorate the occasion representatives from North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation, traditional owners and council members from …
Jul 15, 2019 / Vessels
LNG Proves Competitive For PCTC Newbuilds
Independent study confirms LNG delivers best return on investment for Pure Car and Truck Carriers on Atlantic and Pacific trade lanesSEA\LNG yesterday released an independent study showing that LNG as a marine fuel delivers the best return on …
Jul 12, 2019 / Vessels