Deltamarin has signed a contract with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu) Co. for the design and engineering of Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s upsized Shaper Class vessels.
The contract includes six of the fourteen vessels currently on order with Jinling Shipyard, which will be increased in size from 9,300 to approximately 12,100 CEUs, making them the largest Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) ever to sail. The upsized vessels will share many of the design features of the Shaper Class, including dual-fuel engines capable of running on methanol, which will significantly reduce fuel consumption and emissions compared to the current fleet.
Deltamarin will provide the shipyard with design services, covering both basic and detail design, with a focus on optimizing fuel efficiency, safety and sustainability.
The first Shaper Class vessels are scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2026, with the larger, upsized versions due for delivery in late 2027.
