TOTE commits to new LNG-powered containerships

The agreement with shipbuilder General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego, California, represents a major technological milestone in international shipping. The shipping line has options for three more vessels for additional domestic service.

Described by TOTE as “the most environmentally friendly containerships in the world”, the vessels will have a CO2 emissions-per-container that is 71% less than ships currently on the Puerto Rican trade. Particulate Matter will be reduced by 99%, sulphur oxides by 98% and nitrogen oxides by 91%.

With a draught of 10 m, the design of the 231 m long, 3,100 teu Panamax vessels accommodates five times more 53-foot containers than current ships in Puerto Rico. They will include expanded volumes of reefer equipment.