Article: Jean Anne: U.S.-built PCTC.(DISTINCTIVE SHIPS 2005)

Delivered to Pasha Hawaii Transportation earlier this year by VT Halter Marine, Jean Anne is the first PCTC (Pure Car Truck Carrier) built in the U.S. and has a capacity for 3,000 U.S. size autos.

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Built to service the needs of the automotive manufacturing, rental car, privately owned vehicle, over-sized and rolling stock markets, the Jean Anne is in service in the Jones Act trade between Hawaii and the mainland U.S.

The ship has 10 decks, including three hoistable decks, served by a 100-ton stern ramp that can handle heavy construction equipment. It also has a 20-ton side ramp.

With clear overhead heights up to ...

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