LNG powered PCTC vessels offer a range of benefits
Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, has taken delivery of its first LNG powered Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) Ro-Ro vessel which will be utilised by the recently formed JV with Erkport, ‘United Global Ro-Ro’ (UGR).
Forming part of Noatum Maritime’s Ro-Ro expansion strategy, the newbuild vessel, named UGR Al Samha, a flagship for the Ro-Ro business, boasts 12 decks covering a total area of 59, 331sqm with a capacity of more than 7,000 car equivalent units (CEU).
LNG powered PCTC vessels offer a range of benefits, particularly in relation to addressing environmental concerns, and improving operational efficiency, including reduced emissions compared to traditional fuel, cleaner operations due to minimal impact on air quality and cost efficiencies.
The use of LNG also aligns with the UAE’s long-term decarbonisation targets and plans to achieve net emissions by 2050 and is a key component of Noatum Maritime’s plans to transition its fleet to alternative fuels.
“This addition underscores our dedication to driving innovation and supporting the transition towards a greener maritime industry,” said Captain Ammar Al Shaiba, CEO-Maritime & Shipping Cluster-AD Ports Group.
