Neptune Lines, a short-sea vehicle carrier, has ordered two new pure car and truck carriers, each capable of accommodating 4,200 car equivalent units (CEUs), for its 22-vessel fleet. The company said these vessels will increase cargo capacity by 36% compared to the current core fleet and reduce emissions in line with global sustainability goals.
The vessels are the second order from China's Fujian Mawei Shipyard as part of Neptune Lines' Genesis project, which aims to introduce ships that use the latest engineering technology to reduce emissions. becomes. They are powered by a hybrid energy system designed to provide peak power using battery installations and are high-pressure two-strokes powered by LNG or ultra-low sulfur fuel oil to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It will be built with a dual fuel system capable of operation. engine.
These vessels have the ability to connect to shore power when available to reduce emissions when in port. The design was developed in collaboration with Delta Marine and the vessel is classified by her DNV.
These latest orders are expected to be delivered in 2027. Neptune Lines ordered its first two dual-fuel PCTCs from Fujian Mawei Shipyard in December last year for delivery in 2026.
“Neptune Lines continues to improve its environmental performance by using the latest advanced technologies, fuels and scale improvements,” Neptune Lines CEO Craig Jasienski said at the time of the first order. I did. “We are determined to drive the energy transition in the shipping industry, while remaining committed to providing adaptable and sophisticated solutions to our customers’ needs and responding quickly to their demands. is also dedicated to the belief of “Wake Forward.''
Neptune Lines said its efforts to reduce emissions from ships are reflected in a 52% reduction in carbon emissions by the end of 2023 compared to a 2008 baseline. The reductions will continue, and the company plans to achieve a 68% improvement in carbon emissions by the end of 2030.
