Design and technical aspects of the world's first LNG-powered icebreaker Polaris presented at CIMAC
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 6 June 2016 at 1.00 pm EET
The design and technical features of Finland's newest icebreaker Polaris were
presented on Monday 6(th) of June in Helsinki as part of the CIMAC World
Congress.
IB Polaris is the most environmentally friendly diesel-electric icebreaker ever
built. It uses both low sulphur diesel and LNG as fuel, which significantly
reduces its emissions. The special hull form and propulsion arrangement will
minimize ice resistance and maximize the icebreaking capacity of the vessel.
The main purpose of IB Polaris is icebreaking and assisting of other vessels in
ice conditions in the Baltic Sea. IB Polaris is also able to perform oil spill
response operations, emergency towing and rescue operations at open sea all year
round.
Finland's newest icebreaker Polaris will enter into service at a historical
time. Next year Finland celebrates its 100 years as an independent nation. The
theme for Finland's big year, "Together", is also an appropriate term to
describe the design and building process of the new icebreaker. IB Polaris is
the result of combined efforts by Finns and world-famous Finnish knowhow in
designing, building and operating icebreakers.
Polaris will be powered by Wärtsilä's dual-fuel engines capable of operating on
both liquefied natural gas (LNG) and low sulphur diesel fuel. Wärtsilä's
industry leading track record in dual-fuel engine technology and the impressive
power output per cylinder of the Wärtsilä engines was a crucial factor in the
award of the contract. Wärtsilä's scope of supply consists of one 8-cylinder
Wärtsilä 20DF, two 9-cylinder Wärtsilä 34DF, and two 12-cylinder Wärtsilä 34DF
engine. Additionally Wärtsilä has 5 years maintenance agreement for all engines
& generators including spare parts, remote online support, CBM monitoring &
training services.
The new icebreaker's design and technical features were presented to media
attending the CIMAC World Congress in Helsinki by experts from ABB, Arctech, the
Finnish Transport Agency, Aker Arctic, Arctia, Wärtsilä, ILS and Lamor.
Link to image of Wärtsilä 34DF engine
To learn more from Wärtsilä's role in the design and build of IB Polaris, please
contact:
Ms Marit Holmlund-Sund
Senior Manager Marketing, Communications, Marine Solutions
Wärtsilä Corporation
Tel: +358 10 709 1439
marit.holmlund-sund(at)wartsila.com
Ms Hanna Viita
Director, Marketing, Services
Wärtsilä Corporation
Tel: +358 40 1 1755
hanna.viita(at)wartsila.com
Wärtsilä in brief:
Wärtsilä is a global leader in advanced technologies and complete lifecycle
solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising sustainable
innovation and total efficiency, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and
economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2015,
Wärtsilä's net sales totalled EUR 5 billion with approximately 18,800 employees.
The company has operations in over 200 locations in more than 70 countries
around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
www.wartsila.com
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