Car carriers (PCC / PCTC)

Pure Car Carriers + Pure Car & Truck Carriers — high-sided ro-ros for the global vehicle trade.

Work environment

Wind-sensitive at port and at sea (sail area). Vehicle deck loading involves large ratings + lashing teams. Lithium-battery EV cargo brings new fire-risk profile.

Common ranks onboard

• master
• chief officer
• second officer
• third officer
• chief engineer
• second engineer
• third engineer

Typical certificates

• BST
• PSCRB
• AFF
• MFA
• Cargo securing per CSS Code

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Safety risks

• EV / battery fires (Fremantle Highway 2023, Felicity Ace 2022)
• Wind-induced manoeuvring loss
• Lashing collapse in heavy weather

Last verified 2 months ago