NYK has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to build 12 LNG-fueled pure car and truck carriers (PCTC) at Shin Kurushima Dockyard and Nihon Shipyard, Japan.

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The ships will be delivered between 2025 and 2028. The use of LNG fuel, in addition to hull modifications to improve fuel economy, will contribute to a reduction of CO2 emissions by approximately 40 percent compared to ships using conventional heavy fuel oil, said NYK.

When complete, each ship will have a capacity of between 6,800 – 7,000 car carrying units.

The company already has firm plans to launch eight LNG-fueled PCTCs by 2024.

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