The propulsion arrangement on each ship includes one MAN 6S60MC-MK 10.5-GI-EcoEGR main engine with a rated output of 14,950 kW (20,000 hp) driving a propeller, a 2,000kW bow thruster, and three Himsen 8H22CDF 1,500kW generators. The LNG fuel is stored in two type C tanks with a combined capacity of 1,700 cubic metres (370,000 gallons).
Global Aconcagua and Global Fuji are classed by DNV. Conceptual and detail design work on the two newbuilds was undertaken by China State Shipbuilding Corporation subsidiary Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute.
Sister ships Global Kilimanjaro and Global Patagonia are scheduled to be delivered to GAC within this year. They will join the two earlier PCTCs in transporting vehicle cargo across Western Europe and the Mediterranean.
