Wärtsilä fuel flexible solution chosen for 15 LNG powered barges to be chartered by Shell
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Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 28 December 2015 at 10 am EET
A series of 15 inland waterway barges being built for Belgium based Plouvier
Transport N.V., and which will be chartered by Shell Trading Rotterdam (Shell),
are to be powered by Wärtsilä dual-fuel main engines. The barges will operate
primarily on liquefied natural gas (LNG). Wärtsilä will also supply other
propulsion equipment and its LNGPac fuel gas handling system. The ships' hulls
are under construction at the VEKA Shipyard CENTROMOST in Poland and outfitting
will be carried out at VEKA Shipyard Werkendam. The contract with Wärtsilä was
concluded in December.
Wärtsilä's strong focus on promoting environmentally sustainable solutions for
inland waterway vessels, together with its extensive experience in developing
capabilities for the use of LNG fuel, was considered a key factor in the award
of this contract. In optimising the efficiency parameters for these 15 vessels,
Wärtsilä was able to draw on its experience from the two latest dual-fuel
powered inland waterway vessels with Wärtsilä DF engines. The company also
recently introduced a combined engine and thruster package that is ideal for the
specific demands of river and inland waterway operation.
Shell will utilise these 110 metre long barges to support its growing operations
in the ARA (Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp) and Rhinetrack (Germany/Switzerland)
regions. The specified requirements were for environmental compliance,
reliability, fuel flexibility, low operational costs, and a proven concept. The
development of LNG as a cleaner fuel for shipping is supported by Shell, and
these innovative new vessels represent an important endorsement of this support.
They will also enhance the safety and efficiency performance of the company's
fleet.
"Wärtsilä's total solution capabilities, and its unmatched experience in LNG
fuel machinery and systems for marine applications, are providing leading ship
owners and operators with the added value they require. We salute everyone
involved in this important project for their support in making inland waterway
shipping more environmentally sustainable," says Bram Kruyt, Director Inland
Waterways, Wärtsilä.
For each barge, the full Wärtsilä scope of supply comprises a 6-cylinder
Wärtsilä 20DF dual-fuel main engine, a gearbox, an LNGPac fuel gas handling
system (developed in close cooperation with Cryonorm), and a Wärtsilä propeller
with an HR nozzle. The equipment is scheduled for delivery to the yards
commencing in June 2016.
Link to more information on wartsila.com:
The Wärtsilä 20DF dual-fuel engine
The Wärtsilä LNGPac
Wärtsilä Coastal and Inland Waterway Propellers
Press release: Wärtsilä and Cryonorm to develop advanced LNGPac fuel system for
Inland Waterway market
Link to image
Caption: The new inland waterway barges being built for Belgium based Plouvier
Transport N.V. will be equipped with Wärtsilä dual-fuel engines and Wärtsilä
LNGPac fuel gas handling systems.
Media contacts:
Mr Bram Kruyt
General Manager, Inland Water Ways
Wärtsilä Corporation
Tel: +31 (0) 88 980 4294
bram.kruyt(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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