Dutch owner Wagenborg and UK-based Carisbrooke Shipping are teaming up on an order for up to 10 ice-class vessels. Wagenborg through a strategic partnership with Carisbrooke will further expand its multipurpose fleet.
The partnership will see Wagenborg add up to ten newbuilding 7,400 dwt ice-class 1A vessels to its fleet.
The ships will be built at the Dajin Heavy Industries shipyard in China, based on a design by Groot Ship Design, and incorporating a predominantly European makers list.
The delivery of the first eight units is scheduled between the third quarter of 2027 and early 2029, with two optional units mid-2029.
With a deadweight of approximately 7,400 tonnes, the newbuilds will gradually replace older tonnage and strengthen Wagenborg’s position in the Baltic region, one of its core markets.
Under the partnership, Carisbrooke will be responsible for technical and crew management, while Wagenborg will provide commercial management and integrate the vessels into its chartering activities.
Wagenborg said the new vessels form an integral part of its wider standardisation drive.
Edwin de Vries, managing director of Wagenborg Shipping, stated: “This step confirms our strategy to strengthen our position in the markets where our customers depend on us most. We are pleased to cooperate with Carisbrooke, to build a fleet that delivers reliability, efficiency and long-term value to industrial supply chains.”
