On 30 June 2021, CIMC Raffles authorized an EPC agreement with Wallenius for 2 + 2 + 2 Next Generation Low Emission 6500CEU PCC vessels via Teams Meeting online.Mr Wang Jianzhong, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER and also President of CIMC Raffles and alsoMr Kleberg Jonas, Chairman and also CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER of Soya Group and also Wallenius Lines joined part of both firms observed by the particular administration and also job groups.

This is the second time both firms are working together after previous excellent cooperation., This improves the marketplace setting in the worldwide RoRo/ PCTC sector for CIMCRaffles This brand-new collection of vessels will certainly be built in the Longkou lawn, which is outfitted the first Laser plus Arc welding system in addition to clever assembly line in China.

The vessel idea was established by Danish Naval Architect Knud E. Hansen (KEH), among many popular Naval Architects and also design firms in the market. KEH will certainly proceed with the fundamental layout by accepting joint pressure from CIMC Offshore Engineering Institute (OEI).

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The thorough design and also store design will certainly be carried out by CIMC Raffles OEI while the manufacturing of the vessels will certainly be done in the CIMC Raffles Longkou shipyard in Yantai, China.

The vessels will certainly be Swedish flagged, 200m long, 37m vast with 6,500 CEU and also 19 knots rate, outfitted with one Type C LNG storage tank and also associated fuel gas supply system.

Back in the 1960’s, Wallenius originated the RoRo idea. Wallenius Lines is a capitalist and also energetic proprietor within the worldwide delivery market, particularly the worldwide automobile service provider and also Ro-Ro sector which has actually come to be the hallmark forWallenius Two years back, CIMC Raffles was gotten the collection LNG powered HugeRoRo vessels with Wallenius SOL in Stockholm,Sweden During the building and construction procedure, CIMC Raffles job group have actually been functioning very closely with Wallenius job and also website group under the obstacle of the worldwide pandemic. While working together on that particular job, the professionalism and reliability of both events has actually boosted common trust fund, developing the structure of the brand-new participation.

“Today is a big day for Wallenius as we confirmed our Next Generation Low Emission Car Carriers. Wallenius is always committed to work with a premium and long-term partner, and we believe CIMC Raffles is our optimal selection. For now, we are also continuously working to develop innovative ship design concept and logistic solutions together with our partners to lead industry and maintain our strong market position.” attended to by Kleberg Jonas.

Wang Jianzhong highlighted “Global emission cut and low carbon trend arethe new requirement of the clean energy industry. We see that Wallenius is pretty forward-looking by making good use of LNG fuel at the right time with pioneering and innovative green shipping. The strategic vision and sense of social responsibility are admirable. We, CIMC Raffles, are also strong Practitioner with the commitment to design and build various advanced clean energy facilities. We have invested in the world’s most advanced Laser plus Arc welding production line with proven RoRo vessels’ application and delivery as RoRo/PCTC vessel is one of key business segments. We intend to work with Wallenius together continuously as their long-term premier engineering and construction base in China, and look froward to being part of the joint force of the global Low Emission and Green Shipping initiative.”

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