Royal Wagenborg and Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd. have entered into a strategic partnership to expand the Wagenborg multipurpose fleet with up to 10 new Ice Class 1A vessels.

The planned fleet expansion includes up to 10 vessels, each with a deadweight of 7,400 DWT. The vessels are intended to support operations in the Baltic region and serve customers operating in challenging conditions.

The newbuildings will gradually replace older vessels in the fleet as part of a fleet renewal plan.

Under the partnership, Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd. will be responsible for technical management and crewing operations, while Royal Wagenborg will oversee commercial management and chartering activities.