Broad scope of Wärtsilä solutions ordered for the world's largest crane vessel
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 27 November 2015 at 10 am EET
A new semi-submersible crane vessel (NSCV) to be built at the Sembcorp Marine
Tuas Boulevard Yard in Singapore will feature a broad scope of Wärtsilä
products, systems and solutions. The vessel is being built on behalf of
Netherlands based Heerema Offshore Services and when completed will be the
largest of its type, and the third largest vessel overall, in the world. The
contract with Wärtsilä was placed in October.
"We have a long standing relationship with Wärtsilä propulsion solutions on
other vessels in our fleet and look forward to successfully continuing this
relationship. We have every confidence that these state-of-the-art thrusters are
the right choice for this vessel, which is destined for offshore projects
worldwide," says Sipke Schuurmans, Heerema Offshore Services.
Accurate positioning of the vessel will be ensured by eight 5500kW Wärtsilä
Underwater Mountable thrusters, four of which are also retractable. Wärtsilä has
developed these four forward retractable thrusters specifically for this
project, and given them the type indication WST-65RU. They feature a unique
combination of retractable and underwater mountable functionality. The thrusters
installed at the aft of the vessel are WST-65U underwater mountable thrusters.
The outboard parts of both types are completely interchangeable. The underwater
demounting capability of all eight thrusters means that neither dry docking, nor
the use of a habitat is necessary in order to exchange the thrusters. The
thrusters are equipped with Wärtsilä Oceanguard anti-pollution face type seals,
which have been selected primarily because of the challenging environments in
which these thrusters will operate.
In addition to the thrusters, the full scope of supply includes auxiliaries for
steering and lubrication, the control units, and Wärtsilä's Propulsion Condition
Monitoring Service (PCMS). Wärtsilä will also supply comprehensive centrifugal
pump packages. Delivery of the Wärtsilä equipment will commence at the end of
2016.
"Once again, Wärtsilä's unmatched offering to the marine sector is emphasised
with this multi product contract to one of the largest vessels ever to be built.
For a large vessel of this type involved in offshore construction work,
efficient dynamic positioning is a major requirement. The eight degree tilted
propeller shaft solution that is a feature of the Wärtsilä Underwater Mountable
thrusters, significantly reduces the interaction between the thrusters and the
hull, thereby notably enhancing the vessel's dynamic positioning performance.
This feature, together with the retractability of the thrusters, was extremely
important in the award of this valuable contract," says Arto Lehtinen, Vice
President, Propulsion, Wärtsilä Marine Solutions.
The new vessel will be equipped with two cranes of 10,000 tonnes lifting
capacity, which is beyond any heavy crane lifting that the marine contracting
market currently offer its customers. The NSCV will be self-propelled with a
transit speed of 10 knots.
Links to related pages on wartsila.com:
Wärtsilä Retractable Thrusters
Wärtsilä Underwater Mountable Thrusters
Wärtsilä Hamworthy Engine Room Pumps
Wärtsilä Seals & Bearings
Welcome to visit Wärtsilä at stand No N2H31 at this year's Marintec exhibition
in Shanghai, 1-4 December.
Link to image
Caption: The new semi-submersible crane vessel (NSCV) to be built for Heerema
Offshore Services will feature a broad scope of Wärtsilä solutions.
Media contacts:
Mr Arthur Boogaard
GM Business Development
Wärtsilä Marine Solutions
Tel: +31 (0) 88 980 4225
arthur.boogard(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.
www.wartsila.com
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