- 170m RoRo vessel with 2,720 lane metres capacity (181 trailers), enabled by bow-mounted engine room.
- Dual-fuel electric powertrain (LNG/LBG/MGO/Biodiesel) and Azipods for superior manoeuvrability in congested ports.
- Ready for wing sails, shore power, batteries, and fuel cells to further reduce emissions.
Building on the award-winning Sleipner PCTC concept and operational insights from Future Way and Way Forward, Wallenius Marine and KNUD E. HANSEN have introduced a next-generation RoRo vessel design that delivers on both efficiency and sustainability.
At 170 metres in length, the Sleipner RoRo achieves a remarkable 2,720 lane metres of cargo capacity, equivalent to 181 trailers. By relocating the engine room to the bow, the vessel enables uninterrupted cargo flow across the full width of the main deck, allowing faster and more efficient loading and unloading via the stern ramp.
Sustainable and Flexible Propulsion
The new design integrates a dual-fuel electric powertrain capable of operating on LNG, LBG, MGO, and biodiesel. Paired with Azipods—gearless 360° steerable propulsion units—the system delivers excellent manoeuvrability and efficiency during port approaches.
Future adaptability is also built in, with provisions for wing sails, shore power, batteries, and fuel cells, ensuring compliance with evolving sustainability standards.
Industry Perspective
“The RoRo segment of short-sea shipping plays a key role in shifting goods from road to sea, supporting the transition to sustainable transport. At the same time, the industry is facing a generational change, requiring vessels that combine capacity with energy efficiency. Together with KNUD E. HANSEN, we have developed a concept that achieves this balance,”
— Urban Lishajko, Head of Ship Design, Wallenius Marine
“By combining proven solutions with innovative design, our strength lies in tailoring each vessel to its mission while continuously reducing emissions and environmental impacts,”
— Urban Lishajko
Track Record of Innovation
Wallenius Marine’s expertise in ship design and sustainability is underscored by a strong track record, including:
First LNG-powered and ECO-classed PCTCs for UECC, earning multiple Bremenport Greenports Awards:
- 2018: Auto Energy – Most environmentally friendly vessel
- 2022: Auto Energy – Awarded again; UECC recognized for “cleanest fleet”
- 2023: Auto Advance – LNG battery hybrid vessel with record ESI score of 80.1
- WPCC (Wind Powered Car Carrier, 2020) – the world’s first fully wind-powered PCTC concept.
- Baltic Enabler & Botnia Enabler (2022) – the world’s largest ice-class ConRo hybrids with multi-fuel operation.
- Sleipner PCTC – m/v Future Way, awarded Shippax 2024 for its energy-efficient design and innovative cargo handling system.
With the new Sleipner RoRo concept, Wallenius Marine and KNUD E. HANSEN reaffirm their commitment to pioneering sustainable shipping solutions, strengthening their position as driving forces in the transformation of short-sea logistics.
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