WWL takes delivery of ‘most efficient’ new roros

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) recently took delivery of its second Mark V vessel – the world’s largest, most efficient and environmentally friendly roro vessel. The Parsifal, a sister vessel to the Wilhelmsen-owned MV Tonsberg, which was delivered to WWL in March this year, is the second of four of the new generation roro vessels that are said to be the most advanced in the world to be delivered to the company. The third and fourth vessel will be delivered in 2012. “Our 2011 newbuilding 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. With a length of 265 metres, offering a cargo volume of 138 000 cubic metres over six fixed and three hoistable decks, the entire cargo hold of the Parsifal is arranged to hold high and heavy cargo such as excavators, bulldozers, wheel loaders and harvesters. According to Iversen, the Parsifal, 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.