The world's fastest high speed ferry is powered by Wärtsilä Axial Waterjets
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 23 July 2013 at 12 noon EET
Wärtsilä's axial waterjets power the 'Francisco', the world's fastest high speed
ferry and the first fast ferry to utilize liquefied natural gas (LNG) as fuel.
The vessel has successfully passed its sea trials and is now ready to commence
commercial operations.
Wärtsilä, the marine industry's leading solutions and services provider, has
provided the waterjets for what is claimed to be the world's fastest high speed
ferry. In addition to two of its LJX1720SR axial waterjets, Wärtsilä has also
supplied an advanced propulsion control system for the 'Francisco'. The 99 m
catamaran attained a lightship speed of 58.1 knots (107.6 km/h) in its recent
speed trials. The ship was built by the Australian shipyard Incat Tasmania Pty
Ltd on behalf of South American operator Buquebus. It will transport both
passengers and cars between Uruguay and Argentina.
The Wärtsilä equipment was supplied at the end of 2012, and commissioning of the
vessel took place in early 2013. A feature of the Wärtsilä waterjets is the high
level of efficiency, which allows impressive power to be applied on relatively
small jets. Furthermore, the compact dimensions enabled the waterjets to be
installed within the ferry's transom, thus saving valuable space.
Wärtsilä's Lipstronic 7000 propulsion control system for manoeuvring the vessel
gives effective, reliable control of all the waterjets and is very easy to use.
It is designed in accordance with IMO (International Maritime Organisation)
regulations and fulfils the requirements of all leading classification
societies. The system controls and indicates the steering angle, bucket position
and impeller speed, and can be operated alternatively with joystick control or
autopilot. The system's built-in redundancy makes it safe and robust.
"Wärtsilä is recognised as a market leader in this field, and this valuable
order has further strengthened our position in the high powered waterjet end of
the range. We are delighted to have continued our long standing co-operation
with Incat in the completion of this vessel, which is truly a milestone delivery
within the fast ferry sector. Our proven track record, together with the high
efficiency and low operating costs of the Wärtsilä waterjet portfolio, were all
key reasons for us being awarded this contract," says Mr Arto Lehtinen, Vice
President, Propulsion, Wärtsilä Ship Power.
According to Incat, the 'Francisco' is now the fastest ship in the world. While
there are speed boats that can surpass 58 knots, there is no vessel afloat that
can reach these speeds and that is able to carry 1,000 passengers and 150 cars.
The ferry will have an operating speed of 50 knots, and in crossing the River
Plate (Rio de la Plata) at high speed, the ferry will be able to viably compete
with air traffic between Uruguay and Argentina.
"The 'Francisco' will be the largest catamaran to be operated by Buquebus, and
the fastest, environmentally cleanest, and most efficient high speed ferry in
the world," says Mr Juan Carlos Lopez Mena, President at Buquebus.
Images:
Catamaran 'Francisco'
Waterjets
Link to Wärtsilä's waterjet product guide
For further information please contact:
Mr Wim Knoester
Sales Director, Propulsion
Wärtsilä Ship Power
Tel. +31 651 375 8518
wim.knoester(at)wartsila.com
Ms Tuula Franck
Senior Manager, Media & Stakeholder Relations
Wärtsilä Corporation
Tel. +358 400 267 555
tuula.franck(at)wartsila.com
Wärtsilä in brief
Wärtsilä is a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine
and energy markets. By emphasising technological innovation and total
efficiency, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the
vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2012, Wärtsilä's net sales
totalled EUR 4.7 billion with approximately 18,900 employees. The company has
operations in nearly 170 locations in 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is
listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland.
www.wartsila.com
Catamaran Francisco:
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Wärtsilä waterjets:
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