Wärtsilä and Carnival Corporation announce agreement to pilot technologies and systems to optimise operations
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 8 May 2015 at 3 pm EET
Wärtsilä, the marine industry's leading solutions and services provider, and
Carnival Corporation & plc, the largest cruise company in the world, have
partnered to optimise engine room operations aboard the company's fleet of 101
ships across its nine global brands.
Wärtsilä's solutions will be tested in pilot projects in which Wärtsilä's
technologies and systems will be installed on several of Carnival Corporation's
vessels. The technologies and systems include engine control and monitoring
systems and safety and fuel efficiency packages as well as Wärtsilä's Asset
Performance Optimisation Solution.
Wärtsilä's Asset Performance Optimisation Solution maximises vessel performance
and ensures that systems are operating at their full capabilities, increasing
predictability of maintenance needs and fuel management. The fuel engine package
is designed to significantly contribute to reducing fuel consumption.
"Since last summer, teams from Carnival Corporation and Wärtsilä have met
regularly to ensure that each of these solutions adds value to the company's
fleet," said Bill Burke, Chief Maritime Officer, Carnival Corporation.
"Ultimately, our goal is to continuously improve our operations in order to
accomplish our number-one priority - providing safe and comfortable voyages for
our guests, along with a great vacation experience."
"We have focused on finding an agile and mutually beneficial way of cooperating
and establishing a structure that drives performance in both organisations,"
said Tomas Hakala, Vice President, Services, Wärtsilä. "We believe this is the
beginning of a close and fruitful relationship between Carnival Corporation and
Wärtsilä. The valuable insights that we are gaining can also be further utilised
with other product families and vessels."
Wärtsilä Asset Performance Optimisation Solution
Wärtsilä Asset Performance Optimisation Solution provides users with guidance on
obtaining optimal performance from Wärtsilä engines and makes recommendations on
how to rectify potential issues. While the service aims to optimise performance,
it also finds deviations from normal operating parameters of the engines and
equipment. Engine fault sources and emerging operational problems can be
rectified before they occur.
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Caption: Björn Rosengren, President and CEO of Wärtsilä Corporation and Micky
Arison, Chairman of the Board of Carnival Corporation & plc are pleased about
deepening the cooperation to support sustainable and environmentally friendly
cruises.
For further information, please contact:
Tomas Hakala
Vice President, Services
Wärtsilä Corporation
tomas.hakala(at)wartsila.com
+358 40 834 7793
Ms Hanna Viita
Director, Marketing
Wärtsilä Corporation
hanna.viita(at)wartsila.com
+358 40 167 1755
Roger Frizzell
Chief Communications Officer
Carnival Corporation & plc
rfrizzell(at)carnival.com
+1 (305) 406-7862
Wärtsilä Services in brief
Wärtsilä Services creates lifecycle services for its customers, enhancing their
business - whenever, wherever. We provide industry's broadest range of services
for both shipping and power generation. Our solutions range from spare parts and
basic support to ensuring maximised lifetime, increased efficiency and
guaranteed performance of customer's equipment or installation - in a safe,
reliable, and environmentally sustainable way.
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 maximizes the environmental and economic performance of the
vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2014, Wärtsilä's net sales
totalled EUR 4.8 billion with approximately 17,700 employees. The company has
operations in more than 200 locations in nearly 70 countries around the world.
Wärtsilä is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland.
www.wartsila.com
Wärtsilä Newsroom
Carnival Corporation & plc in brief
Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest cruise company in the world, with a
portfolio of cruise brands in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia,
comprised of Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises,
Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard Line, P&O Cruises (Australia) and
P&O Cruises (UK).
Together, these brands operate 101 ships totaling 216,000 lower berths with 9
new ships scheduled to be delivered between 2015 and 2018. Carnival Corporation
& plc also operates Holland America Princess Alaska Tours, the leading tour
companies in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Traded on both the New York and
London Stock Exchanges, Carnival Corporation & plc is the only group in the
world to be included in both the S&P 500 and the FTSE 100 indices.
www.carnival.com
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