The 7000-CEU PCTC "GAN JIANG KOU" Named and Delivered
The 7000-CEU PCTC "GAN JIANG KOU" Named and Delivered
The maiden voyage of the GAN JIANG KOU will see it deployed on the Southeast Africa route, ferrying vehicles from domestic original equipment manufacturers from Shanghai to South Africa.On September 19, COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers celebrated the naming and delivery of its new 7,000-CEU dual-fuel LNG PCTC, GAN JIANG KOU, in Nansha, Guangzhou. This vessel is among the nine customized PCTCs developed in collaboration with Guangzhou Shipyard International and will be operated post-delivery by Guangzhou Yuanhai Automobile Shipping Co., Ltd., a joint venture subsidiary under COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers.
中遠海特專業船運於9月19日在廣州南沙爲其新的7,000-CEU雙燃料LNG PCTC甘江口舉行了命名和交付儀式。這艘船是與廣州國際造船廠合作開發的九艘定製PCTC船舶之一，交付後將由廣州遠海汽車運輸有限公司操作，該公司是中遠海特旗下的合資子公司。
The GAN JIANG KOU boasts an impressive total length of 199.9 meters, with a molded beam of 38 meters and a depth of 14.8 meters. Its design draft stands at 8.6 meters, expandable to a maximum draft of 10 meters. Powered by a two-stroke dual-fuel main engine and complemented by a fixed-pitch propeller, three dual-fuel generators, a bow thruster, and a semi-suspended twisted rudder, the ship achieves a speed of 19 knots. Additionally, it features two 1,675 cubic meter LNG tanks, utilizing both fuel oil and natural gas to comply with IMO TIER III NOx emission standards. The onboard natural gas capacity ensures uninterrupted operation throughout the entire voyage.
甘江口總長199.9米，型寬38米，吃水14.8米。設計吃水爲8.6米，可擴展至最大11 米。該船由雙燃料兩衝程主機推動，輔之以固定槳葉、三臺雙燃料發電機、艏側推進器和半懸掛扭矩舵，船速達到19節。此外，船上配備兩個1,675立方米的LNG儲罐，利用燃油和天然氣以符合IMO TIER III氮氧化物排放標準。船上的天然氣容量確保整個航程無間斷運行。
The vessel features a versatile cargo configuration with 12 car decks, comprising 8 fixed and 4 liftable decks. Its starboard side is fitted with both stern and side doors, facilitating the transport of cars, vans, freight-loaded trailers, heavy trucks, and other vehicle models. Besides standard vehicles, it can also carry certain IMDG code-packaged dangerous goods. Notably, all the 12 decks are designated for fuel vehicles and lithium battery vehicles, while the 11th and 12th decks are equipped to handle new energy vehicles powered by hydrogen and natural gas.
該船具備多功能貨物配置，有12個汽車甲板，包括8個固定和4個可升降甲板。船舷右側配置有船尾和艙側門，便於運輸汽車、貨車、裝載貨物的拖車、重型卡車等車型。除標準車輛外，還可運載某些IMDG代碼包裝的危險品。值得注意的是，所有12層甲板均爲燃油和鋰電池汽車指定，而第11和12層甲板還配備了以氫和天然氣爲動力的新能源汽車。
The maiden voyage of the GAN JIANG KOU will see it deployed on the Southeast Africa route, ferrying vehicles from domestic original equipment manufacturers from Shanghai to South Africa.
甘江口的首航將在東南非航線上進行，運載來自上海國內原始設備製造商的車輛前往南非。
In recent years, COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers has been proactively developing a "three-core and three-chain" automotive logistics industry framework. This initiative is centered on constructing a green and efficient world-class fleet. Between 2024 and 2026, over 20 PCTCs are expected to be delivered and operational, forming approximately 30 specialized PCTC fleets. This expansion aims to achieve an annual transportation capacity of around 700,000 vehicles, with clean energy vessels constituting up to 80% of the fleet. This initiative further solidifies the company's commitment to green shipping sustainable development strategies, offering global customers more eco-friendly and efficient logistics solutions.
近年來，中遠海特積極開展「三核心三鏈」汽車物流行業框架建設。該舉措以構建一個綠色高效的世界一流艦隊爲核心。預計在2024年至2026年期間，將交付並投入運營20多艘PCTC船舶，形成約30個專業PCTC艦隊。這一擴張旨在實現年運輸能力約爲70萬輛車，清潔能源船舶將佔艦隊的80%。這一舉措進一步鞏固了公司對綠色航運可持續發展戰略的承諾，爲全球客戶提供更環保、更高效的物流解決方案。
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