MOL announces naming ceremony for new LNG-fuel car carrier “CELESTE ACE”

MOL held a naming ceremony for the new LNG-fueled Car Carrier “CELESTE ACE” at the dockyard of SHIN KURUSHIMA DOCKYARD, in Ehime, Japan, according to the company's release.  

This is the 6th LNG-fueled Car Carrier under MOL’s operation out of total 14 whose deliveries have already been fixed. 

LNG can reduce 25% to 30% of CO2 emissions compared to conventional fuel oil, and MOL is planning to deliver 90 of LNG/Methanol-fueled vessels by 2030. 

Ship Type: 

7,050RT type LNGDF car carrier (high-pressure main engine) 

Shipyard: Shin Kurushima Dockyard Co., Ltd., Onishi Shipyard 

LOA: 199.95 m 

Breadth: 38.00 m 

Max. capacity: 7,050 units