'Next generation' tankers to be powered by Wärtsilä dual-fuel engines
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Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 20 June 2017 at 10 am EET
The technology group Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply the engines,
propellers, and fuel supply systems for four new tanker vessels. The ships will
run on both liquefied natural gas (LNG) and diesel, and are being built at the
Scheepswerf Ferus Smit yard in the Netherlands for Sweden based Erik Thun AB.
The order with Wärtsilä was booked in the first quarter of 2017.
In 2014, the Scheepswerf Ferus Smit yard built two cement carriers on behalf of
Erik Thun AB. These are now operated by JT Cement; a joint venture company with
Norway based KG Jebsen Cement. Those ships also feature Wärtsilä dual-fuel
propulsion, and this latest order can be seen as an endorsement of both the
owner and the shipyard's satisfaction with the Wärtsilä technology.
The 115 metre long coastal tankers feature a 'next generation' design focusing
on high energy efficiency, low noise levels both above and below the water, and
environmental sustainability. The Wärtsilä solutions were selected primarily
because they meet all these criteria. The full scope of supply for each of the
four vessels includes a 6-cylinder Wärtsilä 34DF dual-fuel main engine, a
Wärtsilä LNGPac fuel supply system, a Wärtsilä Gas Valve Unit (GVU), and a
Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) with HP nozzle. The equipment will be
delivered to the yard commencing in 2018.
A notable feature of the Wärtsilä fuel system to be supplied is its open type
Tank Connection Space (TCS) that allows natural ventilation. The benefits of
this system are its reduced weight, a combined cargo heating medium that
controls the temperature both inside the TCS as well as for evaporating the LNG,
less installation work for the yard, and a reduced power supply requirement.
"The fuel efficiency of the Wärtsilä 34DF engine, whether in gas or diesel mode,
was a prime consideration in its selection for these 'next generation' tankers.
Similarly, the successful track record of both the CPP and LNGPac solutions, and
the proven efficiencies that they have demonstrated, were convincing arguments
in our favour," says, Aaron Bresnahan, Vice President, Sales, Wärtsilä Marine
Solutions.
"We have worked closely with Wärtsilä on many projects for more than 45 years,
and we recognise their technical expertise and the reliability of their
products. We are pleased, therefore, to have Wärtsilä as a partner for this
project where efficiency and sustainability are the key essentials," says Anders
Källson, Managing Director, Erik Thun AB.
When delivered, the ice-class 1A vessels will be capable of handling the year
round sailing conditions in the Baltic Sea.
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Caption: The new efficient and environmentally sustainable tankers for Erik Thun
AB will feature Wärtsilä propulsion and fuel supply solutions.
Media contacts:
Mr Göran Österdahl
General Manager, Sales
Wärtsilä Marine Solutions
Tel: +358 10 7094778
goran.osterdahl(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
This announcement is distributed by Nasdaq Corporate Solutions on behalf of Nasdaq Corporate Solutions clients.
The issuer of this announcement warrants that they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein.
Source: Wärtsilä Oyj Abp via GlobeNewswire
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Datum: 20.06.2017 - 09:00 Uhr
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