The order for these upgrades was booked by Wärtsilä in Q4 2024.

Cargo shipping services firm Sallaum Lines is upgrading its three pure car/truck carrier (PCTC) vessels with Wärtsilä’s EnergoFlow solution and Fixed Pitch Propellers (FPP).

This initiative forms part of the roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) cargo operator’s decarbonisation programme.

Wärtsilä’s technologies

Wärtsilä’s technologies are expected to boost the vessels’ propulsion efficiency, reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The order for these upgrades was booked by Wärtsilä in Q4 2024.

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The 183m long PCTC ships to be upgraded are ‘Silver Queen’, ‘Silver Moon’, and ‘Silver Sky’. Each of these ships has a capacity to transport 4,900 cars.

Wärtsilä’s Fixed Pitch Propellers are engineered to provide “optimal performance and efficiency” while simultaneously reducing noise and vibration.

Visited China Merchants Jinling Shipyard

On the other hand Sallaum Lines’ senior management recently visited China Merchants Jinling Shipyard for a courtesy meeting. The delegation from Sallaum Lines included Mr. Hassan Sallaum (Director), Mr. PUNEET ARORA (Head of Technical), and Mr. Ankush Kumar project (Head of Projects, Fleet Management). They were warmly received by Mr. Bob Jin, Mr. Nie, Mr. Jiang Debing, and other key representatives from China Merchants.

Several critical topics were discussed

During the visit, several critical topics were discussed, with a particular focus on ensuring timely vessel delivery as per the contractual agreements.

Notably, China Merchants has made significant progress, having already cut over 300 MT of steel in the first week of production. Construction of the LNG tank for the first vessel has been completed, and the Auxiliary Engine Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) is scheduled for February 2025.

Sallaum Lines’ site team will commence full operations at the Jingling Shipyard after the Chinese New Year 2025. Further updates on the project will be shared as progress continues.

The three vessels

The three vessels to be fitted with these solutions are the ‘Silver Queen’, the ‘Silver Moon’ and the ‘Silver Sky’. All are 183-metre long PCTCs capable of carrying 4,900 cars. By optimising the propulsion efficiency of these ships with these solutions will cut their emissions, whilst also reduce operating costs.

Maximise operational efficiency

“Our Decarbonisation Programme is designed to support owners and operators invest in the most appropriate solutions for their particular vessels,” comments Rajan Khanna, Head of Sales for Middle East – Wärtsilä Marine. “With increasing pressure within the industry to decarbonise, we applaud Sallaum Lines for taking action to proactively implement solutions which will help them to maximise operational efficiency and minimise environmental impact of their vessels.”

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