VESSEL REVIEW | Global Aconcagua – Norwegian owner welcomes new dual-fuel Panamax car carriers to fleet

The two Marshall Islands-flagged Panamax ships each have an LOA of 199.9 metres (655.8 feet), a beam of 38 metres (120 feet), a draught of 8.6 metres (28 feet), a summer deadweight of 18,700, and 12 vehicle decks that can house up to 7,000 CEUs.

Four of the decks on each ship are liftable to permit the carriage of larger vehicles such as buses and trailers while loading and unloading are via side and stern quarter ramps.

Each ship is powered by a dual-fuel propulsion system that can run on LNG, MGO, or very low sulphur fuel oil. The propulsion complies with IMO Tier III emission standards and delivers a service speed of 19 knots.