Wärtsilä has secured a service contract from Norwegian fleet operator Knutsen for four liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier vessels, says an artricle published in Ship Technology.
The scope of the contract
Enhance operational performance
The contract involves reliquefaction plants for the four Knutsen OAS vessels, which will help enhance operational performance.
Real-time data
The contract also covers Wärtsilä’s digital Operim (Operational Performance Improvement and Monitoring) system to deliver real-time data on its on-board equipment.
Helps to cut costs
This system facilitates expert management and helps to cut costs.
Technical & spare parts support
Expert technical support, servicing and spare parts support will also be provided by Wärtsilä as part of the contract.
Knutsen LNG fleet manager’s comment
Knutsen OAS Shipping LNG fleet manager Bjørn Hagland Hansen said: “The digital and technical support provided by Wärtsilä are expected to be extremely valuable to us. Having the cargo plant operating at optimal performance at all times will both increase efficiency and reduce our maintenance costs.”
Wärtsilä’s comment
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions business development services manager Sharique Sayed said: “We are able to monitor the equipment in real-time, and have a daily dialogue with the ships’ crews to ensure the best possible performance and deliver any necessary troubleshooting advice.”
Wärtsilä will also offer guidance to maintain the reliquefaction plant, as well as deliver spare parts during dry-docking of the ships.
The service contract, which will be valid for five years, will come into force from June.
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Source: Ship Technology
