Ro-ro carrier Sallaum Lines has taken early delivery of Ocean Breeze, a next generation LNG dual-fuel pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) built by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding in China.
Four months in advance, Ocean Breeze was delivered to Sallaum Lines on July 18. With a 7,500 ceu capacity, the vessel measures 199.9 m in length, has a 38 m beam, and 13 vehicle decks.
It is fitted with an LNG dual-fuel main engine, electric ro-ro systems, and has an ultra-low-emission profile. ABS-classed, Ocean Breeze is equipped to carry conventional vehicles, new energy vehicles (NEVs), as well as packaged hazardous cargo.
“Our relationship with Chinese partners is rooted in trust, performance, and a shared commitment to sustainable maritime development,” said Sami Sallaum, chairman of Sallaum Lines. “The Ocean Breeze showcases not just cutting-edge green technology, but also the power of international cooperation to accelerate the future of shipping.”
As part of a broader strategy to establish a China-focuesd network, Sallaum Lines has ordered six additional PCTCs from Chinese shipyards Fujian Mawei and CMHI Jinling, opened a new office in Shanghai to support Chinese automotive manufacturers (OEMs) directly, and committed to long-term collaboration across shipbuilding, financing and service in China.
