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UECC: Third dual-fuel battery hybrid PCTC launched in China
UECC has celebrated the New Year in fitting style with the launch of the third and final newbuild in a series of advanced dual-fuel LNG battery hybrid PCTCs that are being rolled out in rapid succession at China’s Jiangnan Shipyard.The landmark …
Jan 5, 2022 / Vessels
UECC takes delivery of the world’s first dual-fuel LNG battery hybrid PCTC
UECC has taken delivery of the world’s first dual-fuel LNG battery hybrid PCTC that is set to provide significant gains in energy efficiency and emissions reduction as it enters service this year to boost the leading European shortsea ro-ro carrier’s …
Nov 29, 2021 / Vessels
UECC launches second battery hybrid LNG-fueled PCTC
UECC’s ambitious effort to upgrade its fleet with low-carbon vessels remains on track with the launch this week of the second in a series of three LNG battery hybrid newbuilds at a Chinese yard.The latest newbuild pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) …
Aug 23, 2021 / Vessels
Keel-laying milestone for UECC’s third LNG battery hybrid PCTC
Construction of the third in a series of ground-breaking newbuild LNG battery hybrid PCTCs for United European Car Carriers (UECC) reached a significant milestone this week with keel-laying at a Chinese yard.The ceremony at Shanghai’s Jiangnan …
May 21, 2021 / Vessels
UECC floats first of three LNG battery hybrid PCTCs
In a major step toward achieving sustainable shipping, the first of three LNG battery hybrid PCTCs commissioned by United European Car Carriers (UECC) was launched in an official ceremony Monday 12 April at the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai. The …
Apr 15, 2021 / Vessels
UECC: First Ship To Ship LNG-LBG Bunkering
UECC adds renewable biogas to eco-pedigree, teams up with Gasum for first LNG-LBG ro-ro bunkeringOn December 16th, the UECC PCTC M/V Auto Energy received the first ship-to-ship bunkering of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) blended with 10% renewable …
Jan 2, 2021 / Curious
Steel Cutting of 2 FKAB-designed 4000 DWT Stainless Steel Tankers
Steel cutting of two 4000 DWT stainless steel chemical tanker was held at the shipyard Ningbo Xinle shipbuilding Co., Ltd. for the Guangzhou based ship owner Ruico Shipping & Logistics Co., Ltd., on 18 November 2020.The design is developed by …
Nov 23, 2020 / Vessels
UECC commits to UN’s Global Compact Initiative
UECC joins a large business community that promotes more sustainable and responsible business practisesThe leading provider of short RoRo transportation in Europe, UECC, has committed investments and resources to the United Nations Global Compact …
Oct 14, 2020 / Curious
UECC’s eco-friendly PCTCs tagged for new Oslo tram transport
New trams for the City of Oslo, Norway, will be delivered using UECC’s eco-friendly duel-fuel LNG PCTC vessels, with new LNG battery-hybrid ships joining the mix in 2021. The deliveries link UECC, the leading sustainable short sea carrier in Europe, …
Sep 29, 2020 / Curious
Steel cutting for UECC’s second LNG Battery Hybrid Powered PCTC
As previously reported, European Car Carriers (UECC), jointly owned by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and Wallenius Lines, signed a contract to construct three new generation PCTC with China Ship Building Trading Co., Ltd and Jiangnan Shipyard …
Jun 18, 2020 / Vessels