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Norwegian Car Carriers orders PCTC pair at CIMC Raffles

Oslo-based Norwegian Car Carriers has inked a shipbuilding contract with China’s CIMC Raffles for the construction of two 7,000 ceu car carriers.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

February 27, 2024

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Image: Norwegian Car Carriers

The PCTC pair will be LNG-fuelled and ammonia-ready with the first vessel to be delivered in 2025 and the second one in 2026.

Norwegian Car Carriers’ latest fleet consists of two 6,500 ceu PCTCs and one 6,754 ceu.

In January this year, CIMC Raffles delivered its first LNG-powered PCTC to Zodiac Maritime which was charted to the Chinese automobile manufacturer BYD deployed on China-Europe routes.

About the Author

Katherine Si

China Correspondent

China-based Katherine Si has worked in the maritime industry since 2008 is well-connected with local industry players including Chinese owners and yards.

Having majored in English Katherine started at news portal ShippingChina.com where she rose to become a News Editor. In 2008 she moved to work with Seatrade and has since held numerous positions including China correspondent for Seatrade Maritime Review magazine.

With extensive experience in writing, research and social media promotion, Katherine focuses on the shipping and transport sectors.

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