Wärtsilä has signed long-term Optimised Maintenance agreements covering five LNG Carrier vessels owned and operated by Greece-based Minerva Gas Inc., says a press release published on their website.
Scope of the agreement
Included in the scope of the agreements is Wärtsilä’s Expert Insight, an innovative service that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced diagnostics to monitor equipment and systems in real-time, spot anomalies, foresee potential problems, and enable rapid reaction accordingly.
How does it work?
Should anomalous behaviour be detected, it is flagged to specialists at Wärtsilä Expertise Centres, allowing them to support the customer proactively with an appropriate resolution to the issue. The combination of AI, advanced diagnostics, and the company’s extensive equipment expertise greatly enhances the reliability, efficiency, and safety of the installed equipment.
Chief Operating Officer Of Minerva Gas
Sokratis Dimakopoulos says, “To achieve optimal operational efficiency and reliability, we intend to take advantage of the latest and most advanced technology available. Minerva Gas is committed to delivering reliable and flawless operations and these agreements with Wärtsilä assist us in meeting our objectives by using advanced tools and solutions in better managing our costs and risks.”
Wartsila Lifecycle Solutions on the agreement
“Our Optimised Maintenance Agreements are an important element within Wärtsilä’s Lifecycle Solutions offering is especially relevant since it can deliver an estimated fifty percent reduction in unplanned maintenance activities, and a two to five percent improvement in fuel efficiency, with a corresponding reduction in emissions,” says Mr Rajeev Janardhan, Sales Manager, Lifecycle solutions, Wärtsilä Marine Power.
Vessels under the agreement
The vessels covered by the agreements are:
Vessels powered by low pressure, WinGD X-DF two-stroke, dual-fuel main engines:
- ‘Minerva Kalymnos’,
- ‘Minerva Chios’ and
- ‘Minerva Amorgos’,
Vessels that operate with Wärtsilä 34DF four-stroke dual-fuel auxiliary engines:
- ‘Minerva Psara’ and
- ‘Minerva Limnos’
Minerva fleet
Minerva Gas Inc is the Gas ship management unit of the Minerva group of companies (Minerva Marine Inc., Minerva Dry Inc., Minerva Gas Inc., Athina Maritime Learning and Development Center).
With a fleet of over 70 vessels, Minerva offers extensive ship-management services to its principals and the wider maritime industry with a proven track record of more than twenty-five years. Focused on providing safe, reliable and quality services, Minerva has established long standing business relationships with Oil Majors, Traders, Grain Houses and Major LNG Charterers.
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Source : Wartsila
