Wärtsilä has received an order to supply a complete propulsion package for a 38,000 DWT methanol-ready cement carrier vessel.
The ship, being built by Zhejiang Xinle Shipbuilding Co. and scheduled to launch in late 2026, will be the largest vessel of its type and the first with a methanol-ready notation. The order was placed by NovaAlgoma, a joint venture between Nova Marine Group and Algoma Central Corporation.
With this integrated package we are taking a holistic approach to the operation of this innovative vessel. This will allow us to support Nova with its sustainability goals around minimising emissions and ensuring the most efficient energy utilisation during operations.
… said Roger Holm, President of Wärtsilä Marine & Executive Vice President at Wärtsilä Corporation.
The Wärtsilä package includes two Wärtsilä 32 engines, a Wärtsilä 25 auxiliary engine, two gearboxes, controllable pitch propellers, a tunnel thruster, and exhaust after-treatment systems. The equipment is scheduled for delivery starting in November 2025.
The Wärtsilä 32 engine is known for its fuel flexibility and efficiency, with the option for future upgrades to methanol operation.
This will be the largest and most eco-friendly cement carrier ever built and is a tangible sign of our strong efforts towards a green fleet. Having Wärtsilä as the technology and solution provider supports our fleet’s effective transition towards decarbonisation.
… commented Vincenzo Romeo, CEO of Nova Marine Group.
