Wärtsilä has signed a five-year Lifecycle Agreement with Royal Caribbean Group, covering 37 cruise ships, to optimise the performance, reliability and availability of the ships’ engines.
As explained, the goal is to optimize engine performance, reliability, and availability to support Royal Caribbean’s sustainability goals. Overall, this partnership is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, helping Royal Caribbean pursue decarbonization and sustainability within the cruise industry.
This agreement is a testament to the mutual efforts and dedication of both the Royal Caribbean Group and Wärtsilä teams. It not only solidifies our exemplary long-term partnership but also elevates our collaboration to new heights.
… commented Roger Holm, President of Wärtsilä Marine & Executive Vice President at Wärtsilä Corporation.
A Lifecycle Agreement is a long-term service contract between a service provider and a client, designed to optimize the performance, reliability, and maintenance of equipment or systems over their entire operational lifespan. The agreement includes both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, along with Wärtsilä’s service which uses AI for predictive maintenance to improve asset efficiency.
Collaborations, with longtime partners like Wärtsilä, serve as a cornerstone in our joint efforts to accelerate reliable and sustainable operations and future initiatives. It provides a solid framework for sustained collaboration and will have a meaningful impact on ensuring our fleet’s sustainable operations, which is vitally important for us and our industry.
… said Palle Laursen, Executive Vice President and Head of Marine for Royal Caribbean Group.
