December 8, 2023 – Deltamarin has signed a design contract with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd for the design and engineering of Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s next-generation Pure Car & Truck Carriers (PCTCs).

The signed contract includes the complete basic and detail design work for four confirmed, and up to eight optional, units of 9,350 CEU class methanol dual-fuel PCTCs ordered by Wallenius Wilhemsen. Prior to this engineering contract, Deltamarin has executed the outline and contract design of the new vessels.

Named ‘The Shaper Class,’ the vessels represent Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s commitment to environmental goals, contributing to their aim of achieving net-zero emissions solutions by 2027. Prioritizing energy efficiency, the vessels are designed to utilize alternative fuel sources, such as methanol, upon delivery. They are also ammonia-ready and can be converted as soon as ammonia becomes available in a safe and secure way.

The vessels will be built by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. with the first Shaper Class vessel delivered in the second half of 2026. China Merchants Group has demonstrated significant growth in its shipbuilding business over recent years and is now positioned among the top three shipbuilding groups in China.

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About Deltamarin
Deltamarin Group provides ship design, offshore engineering, and construction support for the marine and offshore industries worldwide. The services include the full range of consulting, design, and engineering as well as procurement, support for construction and installation. The Group employs around 400 experts in its own and associated companies located in Europe and Asia. Deltamarin is part of China Merchants Group. deltamarin.com

About Wallenius Wilhelmsen
The Wallenius Wilhelmsen group is a market leader in RoRo shipping and vehicle logistics, transporting cars, trucks, rolling equipment and breakbulk around the world. The company owns or operates 127 vessels servicing 32 trade routes to six continents, and operates a global inland distribution network, 77 processing centers, and 13 marine terminals. The Wallenius Wilhelmsen group consist of Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ocean, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Solutions, EUKOR and ARC. The group is headquartered in Oslo, Norway with 7.500 employees in 29 countries worldwide. walleniuswilhelmsen.com