Spliethoff Expands Fleet with Order of Eight New L-type Vessels

Sept. 27, 2024 - Spliethoff is pleased to announce that it has placed an order with Wuhu Shipyard Co. Ltd. in China for the construction of a new series of eight multi-purpose vessels with an option for two additional vessels.

The L-type vessels are specially designed for the transportation of various dry cargo types, including paper products, bulk cargo, project cargo and containers. These Finnish/Swedish 1A Ice-Classed vessels will measure 203.25 m in length, 28.25 m in width, and will have a maximum draft of 10.5 m. They will have a total capacity of about 33,700 m3 and a deadweight (DWAT) of 28,600 mt, making them the largest vessels in the Spliethoff fleet.

“We are convinced that we will have secured the excellent service to our clients for the future and look forward to welcoming these energy-efficient vessels into our fleet,” said Michael van den Heuvel, CCO of Spliethoff Group. “We are proud of this step forward and believe that the L-type will play an important role in the sustainable future of our company.”

The energy-efficient vessels are designed with slender hull lines and will be prepared for the use of future fuels. The vessels, with the bridge located at the front, will be equipped with five lifts (side loaders) and three cranes with a capacity of 150 mt each, combinable to 300 mt SWL. The deck of these vessels is large and free from obstructions, making it suitable for cargo with large dimensions.

This new series will be delivered starting the first quarter of 2028, Spliethoff said.

Established in 1921, Spliethoff operates a fleet of over 50 modern, Dutch flagged, ­1A ice-­classed, ­multipurpose vessels, ranging from 12,000 to 23,000 DWT. All vessels are equipped with removable tweendecks and cargo cranes with capacities up to 1,400 tonnes in tandem lift.

SOURCE: Spliethoff