Chinese shipyard CIMC Raffles on Monday announced it has secured an
order to build up to six liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered car
carriers for Swedish shipping company Wallenius Lines.

The order is for two initial ships, plus a pair of options—each for
two additional vessels. The ships will be built at CIMC Raffles''
Longkou yard in Yantai, China.

Designed by Danish naval architect Knud E. Hansen, the Swedish
flagged vessels will be 200 meters long, 37 meters wide with
capacity of 6,500 car equivalent units (CEU). Each will be equipped
with one Type C LNG tank and related fuel gas supply system, and
will be able to achieve speeds of 19 knots.

Knud E. Hansen will continue with the basic design in partnership
with CIMC Offshore Engineering Institute (OEI). Detailed engineering
and shop engineering will be executed by CIMC Raffles OEI.

"Today is a big day for Wallenius as we confirmed our next-
generation, low-emissions car carriers," said Kleberg Jonas,
chairman and CEO of Soya Group and Wallenius Lines. "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."

Wang Jianzhong, CEO and president of CIMC Raffles, said, "Global
emissions cut and low carbon trend are the 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 forward to being part of the
joint force of the global low emissions and green shipping
initiative."