MacGregor has received an order of PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) retrofit projects for 35 Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessels for Wallenius Wilhelmsen.
The order was booked into MacGregor’s Q3-2026 order intake and the upgrades will take place based on the vessels’ sailing schedule 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.
PLC upgrade
The scope of supply for the 35 vessels includes PLC upgrade of the ships’ 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.
“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. Wallenius Wilhelmsen.
Fleet lifecycle
“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,” asserted Tomas Hakala, Executive Vice President, Global Services, MacGregor.
MacGregor enables sustainable global maritime and offshore operations by maximising efficiency in cargo and load handling, a press statement concluded.
