The Panamax vessels will feature optimised hull and bow designs developed to achieve a balance between maximising cargo capacity and minimising friction, thus improving overall efficiency.
According to Chinese media, the VLACs’ LPG dual-fuel propulsion will help reduce SOx emissions by as much as 99 per cent compared to ships powered by conventional fuels, thus satisfying EEDI Phase III requirements.
Jiangnan Shipbuilding is also manufacturing 90,000-cubic-metre VLACs for Tianjin Southwest Maritime of China and Eastern Pacific Shipping of Singapore.