First Wärtsilä 31 engines selected for state-of-the-art icebreaker
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Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 9 October 2015 at 9.30 am EET
The recently introduced Wärtsilä 31 engine, which has been acknowledged by
Guinness World Records as being the world's most efficient 4-stroke diesel
engine, has been selected to power a state-of-the-art new generation icebreaker
currently under construction at the PJSC Vyborg Shipyard. The ship is being
built on behalf of FSUE Atomflot, the enterprise of ROSATOM, the State
Corporation for Atomic Energy. The order was signed in September.
When delivered, the icebreaker will serve the Yamal LNG project in Sabetta,
located northeast of the Yamal peninsular in Russia. The project is one of the
largest industrial undertakings in the Arctic. Fuel efficiency and reliability
were the two major deciding factors behind the choice of the Wärtsilä 31 engine.
Other key considerations in the decision process were the engine's operational
flexibility and its outstanding performance in extreme environmental conditions.
The new vessel will operate in temperatures as low as minus 50°C.
The new generation icebreaker Aker ARC 124 will feature three 8-cylinder
Wärtsilä 31 engines. The installation will also include Wärtsilä's online
monitoring of the engines, thereby enabling their operating condition to be
closely followed remotely. An additional characteristic of the newly introduced
vessel is that it will feature a totally new approach to maintenance. The first
major service required by the Wärtsilä 31 comes only after 8000 running hours
(compared to 2000 running hours for engines of a similar class), thus making the
Wärtsilä 31 a clear leader in this field. This dramatic improvement reduces
maintenance costs to a previously unattainably low level, as well as greatly
increasing the vessel's uptime availability.
"When the Wärtsilä 31 engine was introduced in June, a new approach to marine
power generation was launched. By combining a drastic reduction in fuel
consumption, increased power output, and a four-fold extension of normal
maintenance intervals, our customers now have the chance to redefine how they
operate their vessels to a new level of competitiveness. FSUE Atomflot's
selection of the Wärtsilä 31 engine after such a short time following its
introduction, confirms the value that this engine brings to the market," says
Roger Holm, Senior Vice President, Engines, Wärtsilä Marine Solutions.
"We are confident that this project will be a success because of Wärtsilä's
credibility in the industry, and the positive experience from our long
established partnership with this solutions provider. High vessel availability
and fuel efficiency are the key winning factors for any ship owner. The Wärtsilä
31 engines will facilitate a significant improvement in vessel operations,
making it extremely competitive on the market. This new icebreaker, powered by
Wärtsilä 31 engines, will be the most technologically advanced ship of its kind
in the whole world," noted FSUE Atomflot First Deputy Director General - Chief
Engineer Mustafa Kashka.
"We are extremely proud to have the opportunity to realize a project involving
the newest and most modern domestic icebreaker. This vessel harmoniously
combines the operating flexibility and efficiency of the power plant, with high
safety standards and good ergonomics of the ship's equipment. Despite the fact
that the Vyborg shipyard has already had orders for six icebreakers, we are
confident that this icebreaker, the Aker Arc124 will rightly take its place
among the most efficient modern domestic vessels operating in Arctic waters,"
says Alexander Solovyev, General Director of PJSC Vyborg Shipyard.
The Wärtsilä 31 engine
The Wärtsilä 31 is the first of a new generation of medium speed engines,
designed to set a new benchmark in efficiency and overall emissions performance.
It is available in 8 to 16 cylinder configurations and has a power output
ranging from 4.2 to 9.8 MW, at 720 and 750 rpm. This 4-stroke engine has the
best fuel economy of any engine in its class. At the same time, it maintains
outstanding performance across the complete operating range. Its modular design
enables a significant reduction in maintenance time and costs, thereby improving
power availability and reducing the need for parts.
Links to press releases about the Wärtsilä 31 engine:
2 June, 2015; Wärtsilä launches the new Wärtsilä 31 engine: a breakthrough in
efficiency
2 June, 2015; New Wärtsilä 31 engine achieves Guinness World Records title
Link to image
Caption: The new Wärtsilä 31 engine will power the icebreaker currently under
construction at the PJSC Vyborg Shipyard.
Media contacts:
Mr Giulio Tirelli
Director Engines Portf. & Applications
Wärtsilä Marine Solutions
Tel: +39 040 319 5654
giulio.tirelli(at)wartsila.com
Ms Marit Holmlund-Sund
Senior Manager Marketing, Communications, Marine Solutions
Wärtsilä Corporation
Tel: +358 10 709 1439
marit.holmlund-sund(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 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.
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