The NSH scope of supply will include a wide range of equipment serving the handling of ro-ro, bunkering and crew.

Adam Bengtsson, Senior Advisor and Partner, NSH:

“We have been working closely with Stena for the past few years where we have delivered both Port equipment and ro-ro equipment to existing vessels but where this is the first time we will cooperate for newbuildings. To do this together with Weihai Shipyard is something we are very proud of and looking forward to.”

Staffan Stenfelt, General Manager Newbuildings, Stena RoRo:

“We are happy to see North Sea handling competitively entering also the newbuilding market for ro-ro and ro-pax ships and we are looking forward to the cooperation for these unique vessels.”

The vessels have been specially designed for Stena Line's route between Belfast and Heysham on the Irish Sea and therefore have enhanced maneuverability. Stena RoRo is responsible for the contract and construction of the NewMax vessels and delivery is scheduled for 2025.

“These vessels are a further development of our previous cargo ship concepts where focus on sustainability and future-proofing with multi-fuel combustion engines are prioritized,” says Per Westling, managing director of Stena RoRo.

Both cargo vessels are designed with limited length and shallow draught to suit the special conditions in the narrow port of Heysham.

Background information:

Length: 147 m
Capacity: 2,800 lm, 12 passengers and 25 crew
Delivery: June 2025/November 2025

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