Deltamarin and its partner, the French multinational naval engineering company GTT, have been awarded an Approval in Principle (AiP) from classification society DNV, for an innovative LNG-fuelled Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) design.
The AiP was presented to Kristian Knaapi, Sales Manager at Deltamarin, and Philippe Berterottière, Chairman and CEO of GTT, by Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO of DNV Maritime at the classification society’s headquarters.
Deltamarin and GTT have cooperated on the development of a new Dual-Fuel PCTC design, able to carry 8000 CEU. This design is said to introduce a new generation of PCTCs, incorporating GTT’s Mark III membrane LNG fuel tank and Deltamarin’s ship design experience.
The AiP from DNV confirms that the design of the LNG-fuelled PCTC is feasible and that no obstacles exist to prevent the concept from being constructed and operated. Deltamarin and GTT have designed a compact LNG system in order to optimise cargo capacity and energy consumption while providing maximum vessel LNG autonomy. The 2 bar gauge (barg) design pressure of the LNG fuel tank enables improved pressure holding capabilities and increased operational flexibility especially during bunkering operations.
Deltamarin is pleased to receive the approval together with GTT and DNV. The company says sustainability in the maritime industry is one of the driving forces for Deltamarin. The new design should enables CO2 reduction benefits today, while planning for low and zero operations in the future, on the path towards complete decarbonisation.
