As part of Airbus’s client commitment to reduce fuel burn and CO2 emissions from its transatlantic fleet by 50% by 2030 compared to a 2023 baseline, Louis Dreyfus Armateurs has ordered three new RoRo vessels equipped with methanol engines and rotor sails.
Louis Dreyfus Armateurs transports plane parts for Airbus using a fleet of RoRo vessels. The company plans to expand its existing Atlantic fleet with three new fuel-efficient RoRo cargo ships to lower emissions.
Two dual-fuel Wärtsilä 32
The new vessels will each be powered by two dual-fuel Wärtsilä 32 methanol engines. These highly efficient engines can run on green methanol to greatly reduce emissions. Wärtsilä will also supply the associated methanol fuel supply system as well as the Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) systems for those engines.
In addition to being able to run on green methanol, each vessel will have six rotor sails to further reduce emissions. An energy optimisation system will also help lower the environmental impact of the vessels.
Leveraging Wärtsilä’s long expertise with methanol
Methanol is emerging as a leading candidate for decarbonising shipping. That’s because the fuel offers simple handling and storage, reliable combustion and near carbon-neutral power when made using renewable electricity and captured carbon.
The Wärtsilä 32 engine is one of the most widely used engines in the shipping industry with an over twenty-year track record of reliability. The methanol version of the Wärtsilä 32 can run on regular marine fuel as well as methanol, switching instantly whenever needed to ensure optimal performance.
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Source: Wärtsilä
