Sallaum Lines Orders LNG Dual-Fuel Vessel in Chinaby Ship & Bunker News TeamThe vessel is ammonia-ready, meaning it is suitable for conversion to ammonia propulsion in the future. Image Credit: Sallaum LinesShipping firm Sallaum Lines has ordered one firm 8,600 CEU pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) from China Merchants Shipyard, with an option for a second vessel. The LNG dual-fuel vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2029 and is designed to allow future conversion to ammonia propulsion, the firm said in a press release issued on Tuesday. The latest order brings Sallaum Lines' newbuild programme to nine vessels with a total value of more than $850 million. “The new vessel will be LNG dual-fuel and ammonia-ready, giving us a practical solution for today and future readiness for tomorrow,” Hasan Sallaum, Managing Director at Sallaum Lines, said.