Scaling new ‘green’ heights

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has
taken delivery of its second Mark V vessel – the
world’s largest, most efficient and environmentally
friendly ro-ro vessels.
The Parsifal, a sister vessel to the Wilhelmsenowned
MV Tonsberg, is the second of four of the
new generation ro-ro vessels to be delivered to
the company. The third and fourth will be
delivered in 2012.
“Our 2011 new building programme means
better service, more options and more capacity
for our customers. Joining us in a market with
strong demand, the arrival of MV Parsifal is
perfectly timed,” said Arild Iversen, CEO of
WWL. It caters for high and heavy cargo
such as excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders
and harvesters.
With a width of 12 metres and safe working
load of 505 tonnes, the vessel’s stern ramp offers
the possibility to ship larger units than ever before.
The vessel, which has already commenced
operation as part of the WWL fleet around the
world, will use less fuel per transported unit
than its predecessors, thanks to optimised hull
form and a number of energy-saving features such
as the streamlined rudder design and duck tail,
says Iversen.
In the engine room an advanced turbo generator
produces electricity from the waste, exhaust
heat. In total, these initiatives help to cut
emissions significantly.