Wagenborg is expanding its multi-purpose fleet through a strategic partnership with Carisbrooke Shipping. As part of this collaboration, Wagenborg will add up to ten newbuilding 7400-DWT ice-class 1A vessels to its fleet.
This investment supports Wagenborg’s ambition to remain the leading industrial shipping partner for export-driven industries across Europe and beyond. The new vessels form an integral part of Wagenborg’s long-term fleet strategy aimed at standardisation and operational efficiency and reliability.
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European makerslist
The vessels will be built at the Dajin Heavy Industries shipyard in China based on a design by Groot Ship Design and incorporating a predominantly European makerslist. 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 7400 tonnes, the vessels will gradually replace older tonnage, contributing to a younger and more efficient, future-ready fleet.
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Technical and crew management
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.
Helen Tveitan, CEO of Carisbrooke: ‘We are delighted to partner with Wagenborg on this important fleet expansion. By combining our technical and crewing expertise with Wagenborg’s strong commercial platform, we are creating a solid foundation for long-term operational excellence. These modern, ice-class vessels reflect both companies’ shared commitment to quality and sustainability, and we look forward to supporting Wagenborg’s customers across Baltic and key European trades.’
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Stronger position in Baltic region
The addition of these modern vessels will strengthen Wagenborg’s position in the Baltic region, one of its core markets, where reliability under demanding conditions is critical for industrial supply chains. The expansion will provide additional transport capacity, increased flexibility and enhanced reliability.
‘This step confirms our strategy to strengthen our position in the markets where our customers depend on us most,’ Edwin de Vries, Managing Director Wagenborg Shipping, states.
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General particulars
- Length over all: 110.08 metres
- Beam: 15.45 metres
- Draught (summer): 6.50 metres
- DWAT: 7400 tonnes
- Volume: 351.730 cbft
- GT: 4999
- Ice class: 1A
- Installed power: 2190 kW
Picture: Artist impression of the new 7400-DWT ice-class 1A vessels (image by Wagenborg).
