en.Wedoany.com Reported - Swiss car carrier operator Sallaum Lines recently announced that it has signed a contract with Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. for the construction of 2+2 8,600-unit pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs). These new vessels will become the largest in Sallaum Lines' fleet and represent one of the most significant fleet investments in the company's history.
The vessels will have an overall length of 199.9 meters, a beam of 38 meters, and an air draft of 46 meters. They will be equipped with five adjustable decks, capable of carrying passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, heavy rolling equipment, and project cargo. The design balances carrying capacity with port compatibility and will operate on Sallaum Lines' established trade routes across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East.
The vessels will be equipped with LNG dual-fuel engines, capable of running on LNG, very low sulfur fuel oil, and marine gas oil. They will also feature ammonia-ready designs, aligning with IMO 2030 targets and relevant EU regulatory requirements. The ships will integrate solar photovoltaic systems, advanced air lubrication systems, and self-polishing antifouling paint to further reduce fuel consumption.
Hasan Sallaum, Managing Director of Sallaum Lines, stated that this order reflects the company's business direction and its responsibility to customers, partners, and the future of shipping. The new vessels will help the company meet market demand while continuing to invest in low-carbon transportation.
Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Switzerland, Sallaum Lines currently operates a fleet of 15 PCTCs. The company has previously ordered multiple batches of PCTCs from Chinese shipyards, including 7,400-unit and 7,500-unit dual-fuel vessels delivered by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard and Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding.
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