Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, has received its first LNG-powered Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) Ro-Ro vessel, which will be utilised by the recently formed joint venture (JV) with Erkport, United Global Ro-Ro.
Forming part of Noatum Maritime’s Ro-Ro expansion strategy, the newbuild vessel, named UGR Al Samha, a flagship for the Ro-Ro business, boasts 12 decks covering a total area of 59,331 m² with a capacity of more than 7,000 car equivalent units (CEUs).
LNG-powered PCTC vessels offer a range of benefits, according to AD Ports, particularly in relation to addressing environmental concerns and improving operational efficiency, including reduced emissions compared to traditional fuel, cleaner operations due to minimal impact on air quality and cost efficiencies through fuel economy, performance and reduced maintenance costs.
Captain Ammar Al Shaiba, CEO of Maritime & Shipping Cluster at AD Ports Group, commented: “By leveraging cleaner fuel technology, we are not only reducing our environmental footprint but also ensuring compliance with global regulations and enhancing value for our customers. This addition underscores our dedication to driving innovation and supporting the transition towards a greener maritime industry.”
The vessel will join the existing fleet operated by United Global Ro-Ro and will be deployed mainly on routes within the Middle East, Asia and the Mediterranean.
