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Wallenius Wilhelmsen adds additional four PCTCs at Jinling Shipyard

Car carrier operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen has exercised option of four more methanol dual-fuel PCTCs at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

May 27, 2024

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Wallenius Wilhelmsen Shaper Class vessel
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The newly declared four vessels are the options secured by the company in March this year, and are due for delivery in late 2027 and early 2028.

The 9,300 ceu methanol dual fuel vessels can utilise alternative fuels, such as methanol which will also be ammonia-ready and able to be converted as soon as ammonia becomes available in a safe and secure way. These next generation vessels will play a key role in the introduction of Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s net zero emissions strategy. 

Wallenius Wilhelmsen now holds firm contracts for a total of twelve vessels, with deliveries starting from mid-2026 at Jinling Shipyard. Additionally, the company holds options for four more vessels. 

 

About the Author

Katherine Si

China Correspondent

China-based Katherine Si has worked in the maritime industry since 2008 is well-connected with local industry players including Chinese owners and yards.

Having majored in English Katherine started at news portal ShippingChina.com where she rose to become a News Editor. In 2008 she moved to work with Seatrade and has since held numerous positions including China correspondent for Seatrade Maritime Review magazine.

With extensive experience in writing, research and social media promotion, Katherine focuses on the shipping and transport sectors.

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