Wärtsilä to contribute to the reliable operations of Maran Gas Maritime TFDE LNG carrier fleet
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 1 June 2017 at 9.30 am EET
The technology group Wärtsilä and Maran Gas Maritime (MGM), both key players in
worldwide LNG transportation, extend their current cooperation with a five-year
maintenance agreement. The agreement covers the maintenance of MGM's 21 TFDE
(tri-fuel diesel electric) LNG carriers that are equipped with Wärtsilä 50DF
engines.
Maran Gas Maritime Inc. is the LNG shipping unit of the Angelicoussis Shipping
Group and one of the major players in the worldwide LNG transportation. The
group company operates a fleet of approximately 130 merchant vessels globally
with 33 of these being LNG vessels - 21 of which are TFDE.
The new agreement includes Dynamic Maintenance Planning (DMP), Condition Based
Maintenance (CBM) services and remote operational support. These are part of the
digital Wärtsilä Genius services portfolio. Remote product support in technical
and operational issues and remote monitoring of equipment performance will allow
MGM to further enhance the reliability of the Wärtsilä 50DF tri-fuel engines
installed on their vessels. The new agreement also includes supply of spare
parts for maintenance along with technical expertise and workshop services to
execute overhauls.
The Wärtsilä 50DF tri-fuel engines installed on the MGM vessels can be operated
with heavy fuel oil (HFO), marine diesel oil (MDO) or natural gas. With Wärtsilä
support in maintaining these technically advanced engines, maintenance planning
will be better controlled and streamlined to meet the demanding schedule of the
vessels. Dynamic maintenance based on the actual condition of the engines will
enhance this effort.
"The technically advanced LNG installations require professional maintenance to
ensure operational reliability. Wärtsilä will provide this professional
maintenance to the MGM fleet through this agreement. It will also further
strengthen our long partnership with the whole Angelicoussis Shipping Group,"
says Yiannis Christopoulos, Managing Director, Wärtsilä Greece.
"We acknowledge the technologically advanced maintenance requirements of this
type of installations and the equipment involved. After examining all available
options, it was concluded that the most efficient and effective way to fulfil
these requirements and maintain the fleet reliability at the highest possible
level, was to engage with Wärtsilä on this extended maintenance agreement.
Through this five years agreement, positive and valuable experience will be
gained," says Andreas Spertos, Technical Director, Maran Gas Maritime Inc.
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Caption: The technically advanced LNG installations require professional
maintenance to ensure operational reliability. Wärtsilä will provide maintenance
to Maran Gas Maritime's 21 TFDE LNG carriers
For further information, please contact:
Yiannis Christopoulos
Managing Director
Wärtsilä Greece
yiannis.christopoulos(at)wartsila.com
Tel. +30 6944 594562
Hanna Viita
Director, Marketing
Wärtsilä Services
hanna.viita(at)wartsila.com
Tel: +358 40 167 1755
Wärtsilä Services in brief
Wärtsilä Services provides high-quality lifecycle services that enhance
customers' business. Its broad range of services supports both shipping and
power generation companies, whenever and wherever needed. Solutions range from
spare parts and basic support to ensuring the maximised lifetime, increased
efficiency and guaranteed performance of the customer's equipment or
installation - in a safe, reliable, and environmentally sustainable way.
www.wartsila.com/services
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
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Source: Wärtsilä Oyj Abp via GlobeNewswire
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Datum: 01.06.2017 - 08:30 Uhr
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