The ship with 13 decks measures 200 meters in length and 38 meters in width. It boasts a speed of 19 knots, a maximum cruising range of 15,000 nautical miles and can transport a maximum of 7,000 vehicles. Its two decks can accommodate hydrogen-powered vehicles.
The ship, named “EMDEN,” was jointly manufactured by Guangzhou Shipyard International Company Limited and China Shipbuilding Trading Co., Ltd.
The past two years have witnessed a surge in market demand for car-shipping vessels, partly due to insufficient shipping capacity, and partly due to failures of veteran ships to meet the current emission requirements.