Together with our partner Wilh Wilhelmsen, we have a growing future order book. This means that we, together with our subsidiaries and partners, can offer even greater capacity for our deliveries.
Efficiency at 230 metres
In 2008, three LCTCs (Large Car Truck Carrier) were delivered, m/v FEDORA, m/v ANIARA and m/v OBERON. They have the same external dimensions as the extended PCTCs (230 metres), but with a higher cargo capacity. This makes them the world’s largest and most efficient car carriers. And four more LCTCs are on order to be delivered successively in 2011 and 2012.
Wallenius and partner Wilh Wilhelmsen have also ordered four super Roll-On Roll-Off vessels from Mitsubishi Heavy industries (MHI) in Japan for delivery in 2011 and 2012.
Recycling ships
An effective way to renew the fleet is to recycle older ships. This also has a lower environmental impact than newbuilding. In 2007, Wallenius initiated a project at its subsidiary United European Car Carriers. The m/v BALTIC BREEZE was the first ship to undergo total renovation.
Read more about the recycling project
Environmental work starts at the drawing board
Our newbuildings are distinguished by the latest technical developments, unique design, and the greatest possible environmental consideration. Fuel consumption per transported unit has decreased because of increased capacity, but also through improved hull forms. Excess heat generated on board will be retained and recycled.
We are also looking into the possibility of building certain ship components in lightweight materials in order to reduce the weight of the ship and therefore its fuel consumption.
Additionally, all our ships will have the PureBallast ballast-water cleaning system fitted. Wallenius Water has together with Alfa Laval developed a patented technology to prevent the spread of undesirable and dangerous micro-organisms.
Read more about ballast-water cleaning at walleniuswater.com