Spliethoff orders 8 multi-purpose vessels at Wuhu Shipyard

The contract for eight multipurpose vessels with Wuhu Shipyard also includes an option for two additional vessels. 

The new vessels will start being delivered the first quarter of 2028.

The L-type vessels are specially designed for the transportation of various dry cargo types, including paper products, bulk cargo, project cargo and containers. Measuring 203.25 metres in length, 28.25 metres in width, the vessels will have a maximum draft of 10.5 metres. They will have a total capacity of about 33,700 cu metres and a deadweight of 28,600 metric tonnes, making them the largest vessels in the Spliethoff fleet.

The energy-efficient vessels are designed with slender hull lines and will be prepared for the use of future fuels. The vessels, with the bridge located at the front, will be equipped with five lifts (side loaders) and three cranes with a capacity of 150 metric tonnes each, combinable to 300 metric tonnes SWL. The deck of these vessels is large and free from obstructions, making it suitable for cargo with large dimensions.

Michael van den Heuvel, CCO of Spliethoff said: “We are convinced that we will have secured the excellent service to our clients for the future and look forward to welcoming these energy-efficient vessels into our fleet. We are proud of this step forward and believe that the L-type will play an important role in the sustainable future of our company.”

Spliethoff operates a fleet of over 50 multipurpose vessels, ranging from 12,000 to 23,000 dwt.