Wärtsilä Lifecycle Agreement to Enhance Operational Reliability of Three CLSICO LNG Ships
The high demand for LNG vessels also puts pressure on operational reliability.
Photo: CLSICO
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a 15-year Lifecycle Agreement covering three LNG carriers with China LNG Shipping (International) Co. Ltd. (CLSICO).
The agreement is designed to ensure operational reliability, allow flexibility in maintenance scheduling, and optimise the time between overhauls of each vessel.
The growing consumption and demand for LNG is reinforcing its position as a leading environmentally friendly energy source. As a result, LNG carriers will come under increasing pressure to deliver cargoes on tight schedules. With increased demand and the need for timely deliveries, the reliability of LNG carriers has become even more critical.
“Wärtsilä's lifecycle contracts play an important role in this, ensuring that we can continue to optimise the operation and maintenance of our vessels more efficiently,” says Andrew Johnston, Managing Director of CLSICO.
CLSICO will be able to leverage engine data with Expert Insight, Wärtsilä's predictive maintenance solution. The digital solution provides dynamic maintenance planning to optimise maintenance costs, and its connectivity enables 24/7 remote support to speed up problem-solving and improve equipment availability. In addition, Expert Insight can anticipate potential problems before they occur, helping operators reduce unplanned maintenance costs.
“In today's complex maritime market, the use of maintenance contracts, digital tools, and real-time data and analytics can maximise the lifecycle value and reduce the operating costs of vessels, helping fleets to operate optimally, remain competitive, and meet current and future carbon reduction targets,” comments Henrik Wilhelms, Vice President, Contract Sales, Wärtsilä Marine.
The three vessels under contract are AL TUWAR, AL MAS'HABIYYAH, and FAT'H AL KHAIR, which are approximately 300 metres long and have a capacity of 174,000 m³. All vessels are powered by two 8-cylinder and two 6-cylinder Wärtsilä 34DF dual-fuel engines.
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