On 15 August 2023, Wallenius Wilhelmsen announces that the company has signed a letter of intent for four next generation vessels (and up to eight optional units of 9,350CEU class methanol dual fuel pure care and truck carriers) with Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu). The first vessels will start being delivered from the second half of 2026.
The Shaper Class
“There is an urgent need for our industry to transform over the next couple of years. As a company, we are determined to shape this industry and lead the way to capitalize effectively on changing circumstances, as we grow with customers and partners sharing our journey,” says Lasse Kristoffersen, CEO.
And these are not just four new ordinary vessels! Wallenius Wilhelmsen is committed to being a shaper, not an adapter. Wallenius Wilhelmsen wants to be transformational in the fight against climate change and all of Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s new investments will contribute to the ambitious goals of reaching net-zero emissions by 2027.
As such, as a pledge to this ambition, it is only fitting that new vessel class is named “The Shaper Class”.
Lars Ekren, Senior Manager – Newbuildings and Conversions explains: “The process of developing our new design started over 1.5 year ago and the Newbuidlings team have been working in close collaboration with the designer (Delta Marin) and internal & external stakeholders during this period, to ensure the vessel design meets of safety requirements and is well suitable for our future short term & long-term operational needs,” he continues, “Energy efficiency & reducing GHG emissions is a top priority, and a lot of effort has put into ensuring the new vessels will significantly contribute to meeting our emission reduction targets!”
Source: Wallenius Wilhelmsen
And these are not just four new ordinary vessels! Wallenius Wilhelmsen is committed to being a shaper, not an adapter. Wallenius Wilhelmsen wants to be transformational in the fight against climate change and all of Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s new investments will contribute to the ambitious goals of reaching net-zero emissions by 2027.
As such, as a pledge to this ambition, it is only fitting that new vessel class is named “The Shaper Class”.
Lars Ekren, Senior Manager – Newbuildings and Conversions explains: “The process of developing our new design started over 1.5 year ago and the Newbuidlings team have been working in close collaboration with the designer (Delta Marin) and internal & external stakeholders during this period, to ensure the vessel design meets of safety requirements and is well suitable for our future short term & long-term operational needs,” he continues, “Energy efficiency & reducing GHG emissions is a top priority, and a lot of effort has put into ensuring the new vessels will significantly contribute to meeting our emission reduction targets!”
Source: Wallenius Wilhelmsen
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