Wärtsilä said that it has been awarded a contract to supply controllable pitch propellers and Power Take Off / Power Take Home (PTO/PTH) shaft generator systems, for two new RoRo vessels being built at the Uljanik shipyard, in Croatia and ordered by the Luxembourg based operator, CLdN Ro-Ro SA. There is an option for an additional two vessels.
Wärtsilä will supply the vessels with WCP G-hub, optimised for high power density. The Wärtsilä scope also includes the propeller shaft line system including propulsion controls, as well as a stern tube package with seals and bearings, intermediate shaft line bearings, and accessories.
The Wärtsilä shaft generator system is able to generate power to the mains from the main engine, as well as to function as a motor, should the main engine be inoperable for any reason, thus enabling the ship to return to port. The system serves operational reliability, which is is a key requirement for RoRo companies, since they typically are committed to strict timetable schedules.
When delivered, the 211 metre long ships will operate on routes in the North Sea. They will have 5500 metres of lane space for vehicles. The Wärtsilä equipment is scheduled for delivery to the yard commencing in December 2017.
