Japan’s NYK Line has not too long ago taken supply of the LNG-fueled pure automotive and truck service (PCTC) Candy Pea Chief at Tadotsu Shipyard Co., Ltd., a member of the Imabari Shipbuilding Group.
That is NYK’s seventh LNG-fueled PCTC, with NYK planning to introduce a complete of 20 new LNG-fueled PCTCs by 2028 as a bridge-solution to attain net-zero emissions of greenhouse fuel (GHG) by 2050 for the NYK Group’s oceangoing companies.
“Like NYK’s different LNG-fueled PCTCs, the vessel was named after flowers with the will to comprehend and move on a wholesome international surroundings by way of environment-friendly transportation,” NYK stated.
“NYK has established “Sail GREEN” as the corporate’s model to emphasise NYK’s efforts to scale back GHG emissions by way of the transport of products and contribute to the eco-friendly provide chains of shoppers, whatever the mode of transport (e.g., by sea or land, by way of terminals, and many others.). Completion of this vessel is an initiative of that model,” the corporate stated.
Vessel Particulars
Identify: Candy Pea Chief
LOA: 199.90 m
Beam: 38.00 m
Loadable Cargo: 7,000 items
Gross Tonnage: 77,644 tons
Yr Constructed: 2023
Flag: Liberia
