The Mark V – a Pamamax vessel that will service the round-the-world trade – is the largest of its kind with 50,335 sq m in deck area. Of this, 31,250sq m is reserved for high and heavy cargo. The strengthened stern ramp has a 500 t capacity and cargo can even be loaded on the weather deck from internal ramps.

Even with its increased capacity, the MarkV will use 15–20 per cent less fuel per unit transported than the Mark IV due to a streamlined hull and an advanced turbo generator, which produces electricity from exhaust heat. The turbo generator also reduces emissions of sulphur dioxides and CO2 by 5–6 per cent. In addition, a state-of-the-art water ballast treatment system avoids harmful transfer of microorganisms to the sea.

Customers will also benefit from the increased deck heights of the vessel, designed for the efficient transportation of rolling, breakbulk and project cargo. Three of the decks can be lowered and raised to provide maximum flexibility and utilisation.

Built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industriesin Nagasaki, Japan, the Mark V is part of Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics’ commitment to providing its customers with the safest, most cost-efficient and environmentally sustainable shipper services in the market.

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At the time of writing, the first vessel was ready to be delivered, followed by another in August and two more in 2012.