IMO Tier III compliant Wärtsilä engines to power world's largest expedition mega yachts
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Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 11 May 2017 at 10 am EET
The technology group Wärtsilä is to supply the main engines for a new and
innovative expedition mega yacht, owned by Genting Hong Kong which also owns the
MV WERFTEN yards in Germany where the vessel is to be built. There is an option
for an additional two vessels in this "Endeavor" class series. The order with
Wärtsilä was booked in March 2017.
The new vessel will be the world's largest expedition mega yacht with ice class
certification, and will be able to operate in polar region waters. Passenger
comfort and operational reliability were cited as being major considerations for
the equipment selected. Four 6-cylinder Wärtsilä 32 engines combined with
Wärtsilä NOx Reducer (NOR) systems will provide the electrical power for the
ship. The system is fully compliant with the IMO Tier III exhaust emission
regulations set out in Annex VI of the MARPOL 73/78 convention. The equipment is
scheduled to be delivered to the yard in 2018.
"This is an exciting newbuild project and we are proud to have been selected as
a supplier. The Wärtsilä 32 engine is extremely well proven and features
excellent reliability and easy maintenance, both of which were important factors
in its selection," says Lars Anderson, Vice President, Engine Sales, Wärtsilä
Marine Solutions.
"We have enjoyed a good relationship with Wärtsilä for a number of years and we
know and trust their products. The successful development of this ship is due to
good cooperation and communication between all the project partners," says Axel
Rothe, Vice President, Procurement and Logistics, MV WERFTEN.
Wärtsilä had earlier delivered more than 30 Wärtsilä 32 engines for eight
vessels built by these yards and the company has also delivered the majority of
the 4-stroke engines, both main and auxiliary engines, installed by the yard
during the past ten years.
The Wärtsilä 32 engine is based on the latest achievements in combustion
technology, and is designed for efficient and easy maintenance with long
maintenance-free operating periods. The engine is fully equipped with all
essential ancillaries and a thoroughly planned interface to external systems.
The Wärtsilä 32 engine, in conjunction with the Wärtsilä NOR system, is fully
compliant with the IMO Tier III exhaust emission regulations set out in Annex VI
of the MARPOL 73/78 convention.
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Caption: The new and innovative expedition mega yacht, owned by Genting Hong
Kong, will be powered by Wärtsilä engines combined with NOR systems.
Media contacts:
Mr Matthias Becker
General Manager, Marine Solutions, Sales Germany
Wärtsilä Germany
Tel. +49 40 751 09 242
Matthias.becker(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 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 2016,
Wärtsilä's net sales totalled EUR 4.8 billion with approximately 18,000
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
About Genting Hong Kong Limited ("Genting Hong Kong")
Genting Hong Kong is a leading corporation principally engaged in the business
of cruise and cruise related operations along with leisure, entertainment and
hospitality activities.
As a pioneer in the Asian cruise industry, Genting Hong Kong took on the bold
initiative to grow the Asia-Pacific as an international cruise destination with
the founding of Star Cruises, "The Most Popular Cruise Line in Asia", in 1993.
In 2015, to further expand its cruise portfolio in the region, Genting Hong Kong
launched Dream Cruises, "Asia's Luxury Cruise Line" to cater to the Asian luxury
market. The same year, Genting finalized the acquisition of Crystal Cruises,
recognized as "The World's Most Awarded Luxury Cruise Line" to extend Genting
Hong Kong's reach in the global up-scale market. Genting bought three shipyards
in Germany in 2016, collectively known as "MV Werften", to build cruise ships up
to 200,000 gross tons for its three cruise brands, following the purchase of
Lloyd Werft the previous year which specializes in building Megayachts and other
newbuilds.
Initiating the Group's foray into land-based attractions, Resorts World Manila
was the first integrated resort in the Philippines when it opened in 2009. A
one-stop, non-stop entertainment and leisure destination, Resorts World Manila
features world-class entertainment, unique events, and exciting lifestyle
options throughout its extensive premises. Genting Hong Kong's investment in
iconic Singapore nightlife brand Zouk - a world-class entertainment institution
and trendsetter in Asia's dance music scene, and perennial top-ten fixture in
the annual DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs global poll - further diversifies the company's
appeal to a younger and more dynamic clientele.
www.gentinghk.com
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