Wallenius Wilhelmsen has selected MacGregor to deliver PLC retrofits across its PCTC fleet, strengthening a long-standing equipment support partnership
MacGregor has secured an order from Wallenius Wilhelmsen for Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) retrofit projects across 35 Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessels, supporting the continued reliability and operational performance of the operator’s fleet. The upgrade programme will be carried out in line with individual vessel sailing schedules and availability.
Securing this contract highlights MacGregor’s deep technical expertise and strong relationship with Wallenius Wilhelmsen. Having originally supplied equipment during the vessels’ initial design and newbuilding phases, MacGregor reinforces its standing as a reliable, long-term partner committed to supporting assets across their entire lifecycle – from delivery through operational life and end-of-service modernisations.
The scope of supply for the 35 vessels includes PLC upgrade of the PCTC quarter ramps. In line with Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s sustainability targets, the replaced PLCs will be stored onboard as spare parts for remaining RoRo equipment onboard or other vessels with the same equipment.
“Facing a tight market and high customer expectations, Wallenius Wilhelmsen is focused on reducing operational disruptions while delivering high-end service and uncompromised reliability to our customers. By keeping our systems up to date and taking a standardised approach to obsolescence management across the fleet, we ensure our seafarers are equipped with dependable operational tools,” says Tom Forrester-Coles, Fleet Manager, Technical Marine Operations Management at Wallenius Wilhelmsen.
“Our involvement with these vessels stretches back to their initial design and newbuilding phase, making this retrofit program a natural continuation of our partnership. By supporting Wallenius Wilhelmsen across the entire lifecycle of their fleet – from initial design to throughout the lifecycle – we ensure equipment reliability, operational consistency and minimised downtime in today’s demanding market,” says Tomas Hakala, Executive Vice President, Global Services at MacGregor.
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