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Wärtsilä inks maintenance contract for Viking Grace
Wärtsilä has struck a five-year maintenance agreement with Viking Line to maintain and service the recently launched Viking Grace, the largest passenger ferry ever to operate on LNG fuel. The agreement covers the
four Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel main engines used to power the cruiseferry, as well as the Wärtsilä LNGPac gas system's safety valves. Under the terms
of the contract, the Finland- headquartered manufacturer will provide a broad range of services including engine maintenance planning, maintenance work, condition monitoring, spare parts supply, technical support and workshop services. Wärtsilä said that the overall
target is to extend the intervals between maintenance, to optimise the logistics for spare part deliveries and to ensure
Ferry owner Hydraquip has ordered two WesMar Model V2-28, 136kW, counter
Marine engine supplier Scania has been chosen to supply the main engines for a 24m catamaran being designed by Incat Crowther for Sydney Harbour. The aluminium vessel – dubbed New Generation Rocket – is to be operated by Sealink ferry operator’s subsidiary and is being built by Richardson Devine Marine in Tasmania. Powered by a pair of Scania Dl13 070M engines, the vessel will operate at a loaded service speed of 22 knots with a top speed of 24 knots. The vessel will be certified to carry 127 passengers in coastal operation and 198 passengers in harbour operation.
Incat said that it “worked closely with
rotating dual-prop stainless steel bow thruster systems. They will be installed on the 57m Queenscliff, a double ended roro ferry that provides hourly services between the towns of Queensland and Sorento. The Queenscliff has been operating between the two cities since 1993. It accommodates 80
optimal operating efficiency and fuel consumption, thereby lowering operating costs. “Viking Line has enjoyed
an excellent relationship with Wärtsilä, and this has led to deep cooperation between both parties in finalising this agreement,” said Viking Line senior vice president of marine operations and newbuilding Tony Ohman. He added: “The maintenance agreement provides predictability in maintenance issues, and through extending maintenance intervals, we can lower operating costs and optimise the lifecycle efficiency of Viking Grace.”
WESMAR bow thrusters to enhance manoeuvring for catamaran US-headquartered Western Marine Electronics (WesMar) is supplying two commercial bow thruster systems to a car/passenger steel-hulled catamaran operating in Tasmania.
vehicles and 700 passengers. WesMar said that its thrusters would “enhance manoeuvring in tight quarters and crowded harbours, and hold Queenscliff steady to the dock for efficient on and off loading of cars and passengers.”
Scania scoops engine contract for Incat Rocket
Sealink to develop a vessel that offers exceptional value to the operator, with tangible measures taken to reduce both capital investment and running costs. In addition to low fuel usage, machinery
selection and systems design has focused on reducing ongoing maintenance costs.” It added that large, hinged engine
hatches provide ample access to the enginerooms for day-to-day maintenance tasks.
Scania is supplying the engines to Incat’s New Generation Rocket
Corvus batteries to power Scandlines’ hybrid ferry conversion Corvus Energy is providing what it says is the world’s largest ever hybrid propulsion marine battery pack to ferry operator Scandlines’ hybrid diesel- electric ferry conversion. The Canadian manufacturer is
Corvus’ energy modules can be
providing Scandlines with a 2.7 MWh power pack consisting of an AT6500 advanced lithium polymer battery system for a conversion in an existing diesel- electric ferry. Corvus Energy claims that that the batteries will allow the vessel to deliver significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improve maintenance costs and optimise engine performance.
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charged in 30 minutes by renewable, shore or generator power and do not produce any noise emissions. The batteries will last more than 10 years. “Corvus complementary power optimises the performance and extends the life of diesel power drivelines by up to three times,” said sales manager Ketil Aagesen of the marine industries solutions division at Siemens, which is integrating the batteries into the vessel. He added that Siemens “looked forward to incorporating” Siemens and Corvus technology in more fleets in future.
Scandlines Denmark fleet management technical superintendent Fini Hansen added: “Scandlines is making significant investment in new green technology that will benefit the people in the areas adjacent to the harbour and beyond in terms of reduced pollution. Corvus batteries are used primarily to minimise diesel engines running at non-optimal load.” Levelling up the load, he explained, helps “keep a high level of fuel efficiency and reduced number of generating sets on service.” The hybrid ferry will operate in Demark and at time of writing was due to be launched in Copenhagen on 14 May. PST
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