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Wärtsilä fully integrated scope chosen for high-speed LNG fuelled catamaran

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The largest ever high-speed catamaran, which will operate on LNG, will feature a fully integrated scope of supply from the technology group Wärtsilä. The 125 m long vessel is being built at the Armon Gijón shipyard in Spain for Spanish ferry operator Baleària. The order with Wärtsilä was booked in 2Q18.

The ability of Wärtsilä to deliver a fully integrated scope, including the engines, the waterjets and the LNG fuel storage and supply system, together with all the related auxiliary systems, was an important option for both the owner and shipyard.

“High efficiency, reduced operating costs, and environmental sustainability were the key values in the design of this exciting new high-speed ferry. Wärtsilä has a strong focus and excellent track record in all these areas, as well as unique integration capabilities. This project redefines the conventional standard for this type of vessel, enabling ‘greener’ operations and lower lifecycle operating costs. We have worked closely in the past with both the yard and the owners, and we are proud to be once again their vessel solutions provider,” said Stefan Wiik, Vice President, Marine Power Solutions, Wärtsilä.

“This ferry will very much shape the future for high-speed, gas powered, catamarans and trimarans. This completely new design, which optimises the performance of the ship, not only in terms of speed but also in seakeeping, and which utilises Wärtsilä’s LNG technology, makes this a breakthrough vessel. The use of LNG allows us to fulfil our commitment to the environment and to energy efficiency, while also keeping us one step ahead of the new pollutant gas reduction regulations scheduled for 2020,” said Juan M. Paino, CTO of Armón.

“Baleària’s strategic commitment to LNG responds to criteria of social responsibility and economic profitability. The axiom, less pollution, greater economic profitability, works fully with liquefied natural gas,” said the CEO of Baleària, Adolfo Utor.

The vessel will operate on four highly efficient Wärtsilä 31DF dual-fuel engines, four Wärtsilä waterjets, and the Wärtsilä LNGPac fuel gas storage and supply system. It will have a service speed of 35 knots, and a top speed of more than 40 knots. The storage tanks give the ferry a range of 400 nautical miles. The equipment is scheduled for delivery to the yard in 2H19.

When delivered, the ferry will be capable of carrying 1200 passengers and 500 cars, or trucks covering a length of 500 m plus 250 cars. Baleària will invest €90 million in the construction of this fast ferry, which is scheduled to start its aluminium cut next December and to enter into service in the summer of 2020.

Read the article online at: https://www.lngindustry.com/liquid-natural-gas/05112018/wartsila-fully-integrated-scope-chosen-for-high-speed-lng-fuelled-catamaran/

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