Dual-fuel LNG pure car and truck carrier launched in China

United European Car Carriers (UECC) have launched TBN AUTO ECO, a dual-fuel LNG pure car and truck

carrier (PCTC), built to LR class. This vessel is the first of its kind ordered with an LNG fuel propulsion

system. A formal launching ceremony took place at NACKS shipyard in Nantong, China. This is the first of

two LR classed dual-fuel LNG PCTCs with 1A Super Finnish/Swedish ice class.

“It is such a magnificent moment seeing TBN AUTO ECO afloat. We have all been looking forward to this

day to see her on the water for the first time. I am extremely proud and grateful for the dedication and

hard work put in by the entire team to make this happen, especially on schedule,” said Glenn Edvardsen,

CEO of UECC. “It is a privilege to be present here at NACKS to witness the launching of one of the finest

and most technically advanced PCTC vessel ever built.”

The next milestones for the ship will be sea trials and gas trials, where her dual-fuel capabilities will be

put to the test and her engines will run solely on LNG. TBN AUTO ECO is then scheduled to be delivered

to UECC in September 2016 in Nantong.

UECC is jointly owned by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and Wallenius Line.

NGS INDIA