Because the building cost of such a ship is about 10 % higher they are not competitive with tankers or specialised bulk carriers, while the lower speeds resulting from the higher block co-efficient place them at a disadvantage relative to the pure container ship or car carrier.
Kuba ixabiso lokwakha lenqanawa injalo liyi 10% ubuninzi alikhuphisan nenqanawa yokuthutha ipetroli okanye izithwali zambuku ezizodwa ngeli xa isantya esisezantsi singumphumela wengxinano evalileyo ephezulu kanye nokukhuthala kwazo kwisithintelo sothelekiso lwenkonxa ecocekileyo yenqanawa