November 9, 2015 - 3:00 AM EST
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Wärtsilä propulsion solution chosen for new LNG bunkering vessel

Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 9 November 2015 at 10 am EET

A new 5800 m3 LNG bunker and feeder vessel, being built for Sirius Veder Gas AB at Royal Bodewes, Hoogezand, in the Netherlands, will be powered by a Wärtsilä propulsion solution. The contract with Wärtsilä was placed in September.

The Wärtsilä propulsion package will comprise a 6-cylinder Wärtsilä 34DF dual-fuel main engine capable of running on either LNG or diesel, a reduction gearbox with power take-off (PTO), a shaft line suitable for use with environmentally friendly lubricants and equipped with a Wärtsilä Airguard aft seal that allows zero emissions, and a Wärtsilä controllable pitch propeller.

Wärtsilä has unequalled experience in providing dual-fuel propulsion solutions for the LNG shipping market, and the latest Wärtsilä 34DF engine version features high power output and reduced fuel consumption in both gas and diesel modes. In gas mode, the vessel will comply with the IMO's Tier III NOx emission regulations without need of secondary exhaust cleaning systems.

"Since Wärtsilä introduced dual-fuel engine technology, more than 1300 Wärtsilä DF engines have been ordered. Similarly, bunkering & feeder vessels such as this one are also increasingly taking advantage of our proven technology. This extensive experience adds tremendous value as it allows us to provide expert engineering and project support to the yard, which importantly saves time and reduces risk," says Göran Österdahl, General Manager, Wärtsilä Marine Solutions .

"We are committed to developing energy-efficient solutions for small to mid-size LNG shipping. The use of LNG as a marine fuel is rapidly increasing and there is growing demand for efficient bunker and feeder vessels. Wärtsilä has both the technology and the experience necessary to meet the needs of this market," says Jan Valkier, CEO of Anthony Veder.

When delivered, the ship will be operated on a long-term charter by Skangass, the leading player in the Nordic and Finnish LNG markets. Sirius Veder Gas AB, the owners of the new vessel, is a joint venture formed between Sirius Rederi of Sweden and the Netherlands based Anthony Veder Group. 

The Wärtsilä equipment is scheduled for delivery in 2016 and the vessel is due to be delivered in February 2017.

Links to related information on Wartsila.com:
The Wärtsilä 34DF engine
Wärtsilä Controllable Pitch Propeller Systems
Wärtsilä Seals and Bearings

Link to Royal Bodewes:
www.royalbodewes.com

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Caption: The new 5800 m3 LNG bunker and feeder vessel, being built for Sirius Veder Gas AB, will be powered by a Wärtsilä propulsion solution.

Media contacts:

Mr Göran Österdahl
General Manager
Wärtsilä Marine Solutions
Tel: +358 10 709 4778
goran.osterdahl@wartsila.com

Ms Marit Holmlund-Sund
Senior Manager Marketing, Communications, Marine Solutions
Wärtsilä Corporation
Tel: +358 10 709 1439
marit.holmlund-sund@wartsila.com

Wärtsilä in brief:
Wärtsilä is a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising technological innovation and total efficiency, Wärtsilä maximizes the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers.
In 2014, Wärtsilä's net sales totalled EUR 4.8 billion with approximately 17,700 employees. The company has operations in more than 200 locations in nearly 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland.
www.wartsila.com





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Source: Thomson Reuters ONE (November 9, 2015 - 3:00 AM EST)

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