Japan's Imabari Shipbuilding says that it has delivered the 7,000-unit LNG-fueled car carrier (PCTC) "ANGELITE ACE" on July 1. The PCTC was built by the Group's company Tadotsu Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Some features of the ship:
Environmental friendliness
Compared to conventional heavy oil-fueled ships, the shipbuilder has achieved a 25-30% reduction in greenhouse gas CO2 emissions, almost 100% reduction in SOx emissions, which cause air pollution, and an 80-90% reduction in NOx emissions by using an EGR (exhaust gas recirculation system).
BOG treatment
Boil-off gas (BOG) is constantly generated from the LNG fuel tank, and this ship can use the generated BOG in the generator and boiler, making it more environmentally friendly.
Ramp layout inside the hold
By adopting a bulkheadless structure and arranging wider ramps in a straight line than before, the vehicle travel route is simplified and easy to understand, improving safety and loading efficiency.
Liftable deck
The liftable deck allows the deck height to be adjusted up and down, so not only passenger cars but also tall cargo vehicles such as trucks and trailers can be loaded.
General characteristics:
Main dimensions: LOA: 199.93 m; Beam: 38.0 m; Depth: 38.76 m
DWT: 18,473 tons
GT: 77,695 tons
Main engine: 6S60ME-C10.5-GI
Speed: abt.18.0 knots
Class: ClassNK
Registry: Liberia