MacGregor, a company that is part of Cargotec, has recently secured a significant repeat order for comprehensive RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) equipment packages worth more than EUR 20 million.
This deal will increase MacGregor’s supply of RoRo equipment from five to ten of Grimaldi’s new PCTC vessels.
The order was booked into Cargotec’s orders received for the first quarter of 2023. The delivery of the vessels to the shipowner is scheduled between the third quarter of 2024 and the third quarter of 2026.
MacGregor's scope of supply involves designing, supplying, and installing RoRo and car deck equipment to all five ordered vessels. The equipment includes quarter stern ramps, internal ramps, covers, doors, liftable car decks, and electrical hoisted car decks, which are designed for multipurpose use with a high level of flexibility.
The PCTC vessels have a loading capacity of over 9,000 CEU and have been specifically designed to transport Electric Vehicles. These vessels have received the Ammonia Ready class notation from Rina, certifying that they are designed and will be built to be later converted to use ammonia as marine fuel.
The vessels will also be equipped with mega lithium batteries, solar panels, and shore connection, allowing them to achieve Zero Emission in Port®. Another noteworthy technical innovation is the air lubrication system, an innovative propulsion, and optimized hull design that aims to reduce the carbon footprint.