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Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA and Wärtsilä Hamworthy agreement Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA and Wärtsilä Hamworthy have agreed to retrofit one ro-ro vessels with a Krystallon Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS). "Installing Hamworthy Krystallon scrubber unit is a major step in preparing our fleet for the regulatory compliance," says Thamba Rajeevan project manager at Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA."When new, stricter emissions regulations come into force in 2015, our experience with this technology will be a valuable tool for taking the right decisions for the rest of our fleet. In the end, we want to see both a significant savings in emissions and a strong return on investment for the scrubber installation."The systems will remove sulphur and particulates from the exhaust gasses of the vessel's main and auxiliary engines. The multi-stream scrubber system will be the world's largest in order to manage the exhaust gasses produced by the 38 486dwt ro-ro vessel's combined engine power of 28 000kW.The installation will be carried out during the vessel's scheduled intermediate docking in the first quarter of 2013. Following the commissioning a comprehensive third party measurement and verification programme will be carried out until the second quarter of 2014, and is partly funded by the Research Council of ...

Savings in fuel consumption of up to 10 per cent Wärtsilä is extending its low-speed X-generation engine series, adding a new Wärtsilä X92 engine, with a bore of 920 mm, to the upper end of its portfolio. The new engine will serve the market for large and ultra-large container vessels with a size above 8,000 TEU to any size under construction and beyond. The first 92-bore engine is planned for delivery in 2014.Wärtsilä says that the X92 is designed based on known and validated concepts and employs well-proven Wärtsilä electronically-controlled common-rail technology. Thanks to these technologies, says the company, the Wärtsilä X92 will be very efficient in terms of fuel consumption and emissions. Savings in fuel consumption of up to 10 per cent and even beyond are expected compared to today's fleet. This directly reduces the emission levels of carbon dioxide, making it easier for the shipyard to achieve a better Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI). Subsequently, emissions of sufur oxides and nitrogen oxides decrease as well, compared to earlier solutions. The RPM and power range offer flexibility for a wide variety of vessel speeds. Wärtsilä X-series engines feature an extra long stroke and reduced engine revolutions allowing a larger ...

Singapore Maritime Week On April 26th in Singapore, Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) launched a series of practical, collaborative action plans aimed at developing a sustainable shipping industry for the future. Wärtsilä and other members have committed to deliver first results before the end of 2013.Presented as part of Singapore Maritime Week, the action plans are a significant step for the SSI as it works toward achieving its vision of a shipping industry that is both profitable and sustainable by 2040."The SSI has committed to an ambitious vision for the industry, and these action plans are a vital step in us achieving this vision. Work is focused on creating a clear framework that the wider industry can use to adopt more sustainable practices. Over the next 18 months, members will be developing new prototypes, technologies and financial models that promote sustainability as well as the guidelines that businesses need to implement change", says Jonathon Porritt, Forum for the Future's Founder Director.Four working groups - results by the end of 2013In order to work on the plans SSI members have been split into four initial work streams, with each one focusing on a different key area for the industry that have been ...

Efficiency issues have become business critical, says Leonardo Sonzio of Wartsila Although there is no overall conflict between CO2 reductions and financial results as efficiency issues "become business critical", Leonardo Sonzio of Wärtsilä says that for some, regulations "will be a matter of life and death".Talking at a Wärtsilä online webinar, he pointed out that these regulations are taking place at a time of volatile markets."Certain rules are causing an additional cost for the shipping industry and for some companies, these will be a question of lifeor death - meaning survival or a risk of bankruptcy." He added, "It is the role of the regulators is to balance financial targets with environmental targets and think about any incentives or financial aid that can be allocated."He added the role of the technology providers is to work with customers to deliver solutions with the minimum impact on costs, both investment and also operational costs. Further, the technology has to be easy to operate and install, without creating "additional headaches".Further, his colleague Tom Nyman pointed out that the industry is "a little bit behind schedule" on ballast water treatment. Of70,000 ships at present, he said 40,000 would have to be equipped with ballast ...

On 19 April 2012 Environmental regulations - and the technologies designed to comply with them - are evolving at an ever more rapid pace. To help marine industry professionals keep up-to-date on the latest of developments Wärtsilä is pleased to invite you to participate in our upcoming environmental efficiency webinar on the theme: "Route to proven environmental performance".DATE: THURSDAY 19 APRIL TIME: 9.00-10.30 AND 17.00-18.30 CET Participants in this webinar will gain key info on issues vital to success in the market environment - from recognized leaders in our industry, including: - Current and future global environmental shipping legislation - Environmental efficiency essentials for the shipping industry - Latest technologies for ballast water treatment and lowering emissions onboard ships - LNG as marine fuel - and much moreThe webinar will take place on 19 April 2012, and will be presented twice - at 9.00-10.30 CET and again at 17.00-18.30 CET. Both sessions offer live presentations by leading experts from our industry. We also invite you to participate in the discussion together with other marine market influencers from around the world.For more details, click here.Source: Wartsila

The 200 gross tonnage Guideship will promote environmental sustainability Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply the engine for a Korean government Incheon Port Authority (IPA) Guideship. The Government of the Republic of Korea has specified environmental sustainability as a priority for this ship, and this project is seen as being highly significant for this reason.The about 200 gross tonnage Guideship is to be designed and coordinated by the Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) in Korea on behalf of the state-owned Incheon Port Authority (IPA).The in-line Wärtsilä 20DF dual-fuelled engine with its 9 cylinders ordered for this vessel can operate on either gas or liquid fuel oils, and in gas mode is capable of meeting the most stringent emission regulations. The Guideship will operate in the port of Incheon and taking onboard passengers for various routings. The environmental benefit will be granted as the dual-fuel engine will have low emissions, in gas mode being compliant to Tier III regulations."The IPA's Guideship, which is a green ship, concept is tremendously important as it clearly represents an industry trend. We are very proud that Wärtsilä's dual-fuel engine technology has been selected as the most suitable solution for this project and we are looking forward ...

Next generation Medium Voltage Power Drive technology This unique technology further enhances the company's total solutions offering to the shipping industry, while bringing efficiency and reduced operating costs to the customer.Wartsila, the marine industry's leading systems integrator and solutions provider, has launched its new Medium Voltage Power Drive. The product will enable the delivery of electro and automation systems for large, electric propulsion vessels, such as drilling rigs and tankers, large passenger and cruise ships, various offshore service vessels, as well as compressors and pumps for the oil & gas industry. The addition of this medium voltage unit to the low voltage power drive range that Wartsila has offered since 2005 further enhances the company's total solutions offering to the shipping industry.Wartsila's new Medium Voltage Power drive is especially designed for marine applications, while the previous units in this range were first developed for land-based applications. It has been developed with special attention paid to personnel safety, while the modular design allows easy installation and maintenance. With the new power drive, Wartsila will be able to offer medium voltage Low Loss Concept (LLC) solutions with increased efficiency and redundancy, which in turn leads to lower fuel consumption and reduced operating ...

To provide integrated propulsion system for two additional LNG Wärtsilä, the marine industry's leading gas solutions provider, has been awarded a contract to deliver an integrated propulsion system for two additional LNG offshore support vessels (OSV) to Harvey Gulf International Marine.This order takes Harvey Gulf to a fleet of four LNG OSVs on order, establishing the company as the world's second largest operator of LNG powered OSVs.Wärtsilä will deliver an integrated system that includes the dual-fuel machinery, electrical and automation package, complete propulsion, and also the LNG fuel storage and gas conditioning system. The LNG storage capacity provides for more than a week of vessel operational time.Harvey Gulf CEO Shane J. Guidry, says, "Harvey Gulf's decision to become the leader in Clean Gulf of Mexico operations has been enthusiastically accepted by oil company executives, and was the impetus for adding two additional LNG dual-fuel vessels to the fleet. These vessels, like their two sisterships, will meet the highest emission standards that exist today - and even higher standards that haven't been created yet. We recognize the strong stance on environmental protection by the administration in the wake of the oil spill, and are doing our part to respond to it ...

The overall vision of the programme is to achieve sustainable and safe energy production World-leading low- and medium-speed engine manufacturers, Wärtsilä and MAN Diesel & Turbo, announce the kick off of the next phase of the extensive, long-term HERCULES research programme.The overall vision of the programme is to achieve sustainable and safe energy production from marine power plants. This next phase is made possible by funding from the European Commission. Phase III of the HERCULES programme, HERCULES-C, aims at integrating several successful technologies in order to reduce emissions and optimise the efficiency and long-term reliability of marine engines. HERCULES-C is planned to run for three years, from 2012 to 2014, with a budget of EUR 17 million. This brings the total HERCULES research programme budget, which includes the earlier HERCULES-A and HERCULES-B projects, to EUR 76 million.Objectives of HERCULES-C Phase III projectThe first objective of the present HERCULES-C project is to achieve further substantial reductions in fuel consumption, while at the same time optimising power production and usage. This will be achieved through advanced engine developments in combustion and fuel injection, as well as through improvements in ship energy management, and the use of engine technologies supporting transport mission management.The ...

Total solutions concept significantly strengthened Wärtsilä's acquisition of the British-headquartered, global engineering company Hamworthy plc has today become effective. This acquisition is a major step in Wärtsilä's strategy to strengthen its position as a total solutions provider, and to be the most valued partner for its customers with a complete range of products, integrated solutions, and services to the marine and offshore industries. Wärtsilä announced the recommended cash offer for Hamworthy in November last year.Wärtsilä already has an exceptionally broad offering that covers the complete lifecycle of a vessel, from initial ship design to daily operating requirements, and which is backed by the most extensive global service network in the industry. Hamworthy's portfolio of high technology products and systems represents a valuable complementary addition to this range. With the marine and offshore industries undergoing challenging times as a result of economic and environmental restrictions, the combining of the two companies' strengths will speed up and ease the means for customers to reduce operating costs and achieve compliance with environmental legislation. It also further facilitates 'one-stop' procurement procedures for shipyards to reduce risks arising from having multiple suppliers."This move is fully in line with our strategy," says Jaakko Eskola, Group Vice ...