Following WALLENIUS SOL’s acquisition of British Mann Lines earlier this year, the fleet was further strengthened in June with the addition of a newly constructed vessel. On 11 September, SOUTH ENABLER was formally given its name in a traditional naming ceremony.

During the ceremony, a bottle was ritually broken against the hull, and the vessel and her crew was wished fortune and prosperity across the seas. Appointed as godmother to the SOUTH ENABLER was Beatrice Erikson, Senior Manager Transhipment Operations at Wallenius Wilhelmsen. 

“This vessel is far from ordinary. She is celebrating innovation, technology, and environmental stewardship. Shipping has always been the lifeline of global trade, connecting people and prosperity across continents. With SOUTH ENABLER’S modern design, she?will contribute to reducing emissions and making every voyage more efficient – showing what progress at sea can look like,” Beatrice Erikson said during her speech. 

Built in Europe, for European Waters

Built by Visentini Shipyard and designed by NAOS Ship and Boat Design, SOUTH ENABLER has been optimised for the routes she will sail and the cargo she will carry. The 203.4-metre-long, ice classed vessel is prepared for methanol propulsion, powered by two 7,200 kW Wärtsilä dual-fuel engines, and capable of reaching a top speed of 22 knots. 
The vessel handles a wide range of cargoes, including LoLo, RoRo, and high and heavy cargo.

Increased capacity Turku–UK 

SOUTH ENABLER has been operating on the Tilbury–Cuxhaven–Turku–Paldiski–Bremerhaven–Tilbury route since June. Holding the naming ceremony in Turku was a natural choice for both WALLENIUS SOL and the port itself.

“The shipping line between Turku and the UK has been going strong since the early seventies. We’re pleased to begin our collaboration with WALLENIUS SOL and are happy to see the increased capacity brought by SOUTH ENABLER,” says Erik Söderholm, Managing Director at Port of Turku.

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