Höegh Autoliners launches first LNG dual-fuel PCTC

Norwegian shipping company Höegh Autoliners has launched its first in a series of 12 LNG dual-fuel Pure Car, Truck Carriers (PCTCs) built by China Merchants Heavy Industry.

PHOTO: Höegh Autoliners’ first LNG dual-fuel PCTC. Höegh Autoliners

The vessel will be able to run on both LNG and conventional marine fuels.

It also has ammonia and methanol-ready class notations from the classification society DNV. These notations enable the shipowner to retrofit the vessel for ammonia or methanol propulsion in case it plans to do so in the future.

The 9,100-car equivalent units (CEU) capacity vessel will enter service in August this year.

The company has recently signed a contract with a major East Asian car manufacturer for the transport of cars from Asia to Europe till 2028.

By Tuhin Roy

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