Wallenius Marine’s new vessel, M/V Way Forward began its long-term charter with the Volkswagen Group.
The vessel recently arrived at the Port of Emden and is now ready for its first mission which is transporting cars between Europe and the United States.
M/V Way Forward is the second vessel designed and operated by Wallenius Marine for the Volkswagen Group. Like its sister ship Future Way, the design is optimized for low energy consumption and reduced emissions, with features including:
- Aerodynamic shape to minimize wind drag.
- Optimized cargo decks and ramp system.
- Active front-end shaft generator, reducing emissions by up to 10%.
- Elimination of ballast water under full load conditions.
- Adaptable multi-fuel engines.
- Shore power connection for zero emissions in port.
Capacity: 6,500 car equivalent units
Design: Wallenius Marine, KNUD E. HANSEN
Ship Management: Wallenius Marin
Owner: Wallenius Lines
Multi-fuel: LNG, LBG, diesel and synthetic diesel
Shipyard: Yantai CIMC Raffles, Longkou, China
Mission: Longtime chartered to the Volkswagen Group to transport cars between Europe and the United States.
Design: Wallenius Marine, KNUD E. HANSEN
Ship Management: Wallenius Marin
Owner: Wallenius Lines
Multi-fuel: LNG, LBG, diesel and synthetic diesel
Shipyard: Yantai CIMC Raffles, Longkou, China
Mission: Longtime chartered to the Volkswagen Group to transport cars between Europe and the United States.
