MacGregor to retrofit PLC’s on 35 vessels for Wallenius Wilhelmsen

MacGregor has secured an order to retrofit Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) on 35 Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessels for Wallenius Wilhelmsen. The contract was added to MacGregor's third quarter 2026 order intake. The upgrades will be scheduled based on the vessels' sailing plans and availability. This order underscores MacGregor's technical proficiency and long-standing relationship with Wallenius Wilhelmsen.

Initially supplying equipment during the vessels' initial design and construction, MacGregor's involvement demonstrates its commitment to providing support throughout the assets' entire lifecycle, from delivery to operational life and end-of-service modernizations. The scope of the project includes upgrading the ships' quarter ramps with PLCs.

To align with Wallenius Wilhelmsen's sustainability goals, the replaced PLCs will be stored onboard as spare parts for remaining RoRo equipment or other vessels with similar systems. Wallenius Wilhelmsen's Fleet Manager, Technical Marine Operations Management, Tom Forrester-Coles, commented on the company's focus on minimizing operational disruptions while delivering high-end service and reliability.

He emphasized the importance of keeping systems updated and adopting a standardized approach to obsolescence management across the fleet. Tomas Hakala, Executive Vice President, Global Services at MacGregor, expressed how the company's involvement with these vessels goes back to their initial design and newbuilding phase. He highlighted the retrofit program as a natural extension of the partnership, ensuring equipment reliability, operational consistency, and minimized downtime in the current challenging market.