In July 2003 a contract was signed with Mitsubishi for delivery of cargo access equipment for two car carriers ordered by Wilhelmsen. This series was extended to ten vessels and the last vessel in the series will be delivered this months. The cooperation with Mitsubishi and Wilhelmsen will then continue with the design and delivery of CAE to their new deep sea ro-ro’s, of which the first vessel will be delivered in early 2011.
The last in the series of PCTCs built at Mitsubishi’s Nagasaki yard in Japan will be delivered to Norwegian ship operator Wilh. Wilhelmsen on 12 June, 2009. Built to comply with DNV’s latest car carrier class rules, the vessel is 200 metres in length, with a capacity of 6,400 units.
The TTS contract included the design, complete equipment delivery, and supervision during installation of quarter ramps, side ramps, plus internal ramps and covers with associated hydraulic and electric systems, all allowing access for vehicles to all twelve decks of the vessel. The specification required a capacity of more than 300 tonnes on the quarter ramps, and a maximum of 35 tonnes on the side ramps.
The history between TTS and Wilh.Wilhelmsen is significant – the companies have worked together on various projects for many years, and the successful collaboration on this ten series PCTC contract highlights a very strong working relationship. Continuing the success, the companies are now working on the designs for four Mark V vessels which will also be built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Nagasaki. The vessels will be used primarily for shipment of heavy cargo for the construction, mining and agriculture industries but also for lighter rolling units such as private cars.
“TTS has been a fantastic company to work with,” concludes Captain Per G Brekke, responsible for cargo hold and cargo handling equipment at Wilhelmsen Marie Consultants. “The team is very creative, and willing to investigate new solutions. We have also been impressed with the company’s 3D illustrations, which have made it really easy for us to visualise the technology in situ. We look forward to close cooperation with them on many projects to come.”
For more details, contact:
Nils O Ericsson, Vice President, Sales and Projects
TTS Ships Equipment AB
Tel: +46 31 725 79 00
nils.ericsson@tts-se.se
