Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a 16-year Lifecycle Agreement with Seapeak Maritime (Glasgow) Ltd, one of the largest independent owner-operators of liquefied gas vessels. The contract covers ten LNG Carriers and extends an earlier Wärtsilä Lifecycle Agreement for these vessels. The new order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q1 2024 source
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Rising Global Demand for LNG
The global demand for LNG is rising and is expected to continue growing over the coming years. This trend drives a need for fewer maintenance interventions for LNG Carriers in operation, especially as these vessels operate in a highly dynamic and fast-moving market environment with ongoing challenges around predicting vessel schedules and voyage times.
The new agreement is based on 72,000 running hours and is designed to increase the engines’ time between overhauls to 30,000 operating hours. The enhanced maintenance performance enabled by this agreement will result in a new level of support for the operator.
“We are focused on improving performance and optimising our fleet’s maintenance concept. This is why we have entered into this new agreement with Wärtsilä, as a trusted support provider. This agreement goes beyond what we had before and will take us into a new era of maintenance efficiency,” says Michael McNaul, Fleet Manager – Seapeak.
Comprehensive Scope of Services
The scope of the agreement includes remote 24/7 operational support from Wärtsilä experts, Dynamic Maintenance planning, Wärtsilä’s predictive maintenance service Expert Insight, scheduled spare parts, and field service for larger and more complex issues. Wärtsilä will also provide a full-time Contract Manager in Seapeak’s Glasgow office.
Wärtsilä’s Expert Insight is a predictive maintenance service that combines artificial intelligence techniques and advanced diagnostics with Wärtsilä’s OEM expertise to identify anomalous behavior. It proactively identifies and highlights potential failures and early indications of equipment deterioration. Currently, hundreds of vessels worldwide benefit from the added layer of protection provided by Wärtsilä’s service agreements, offering actionable advice to ship owners and operators to ensure optimal operation and reduce unplanned maintenance of their vessels.
“Optimal maintenance procedures for the ship’s engines and equipment add considerable value through enhanced efficiency and reduced operating costs. Wärtsilä’s lifecycle support approach, as illustrated by our tailored maintenance agreements, is a central pillar in our efforts to increase efficiencies and add greater sustainability to our customers’ operations,” comments Andrea Morgante, Vice President, Performance Service at Wärtsilä Marine.
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Source: Wartsila
