Wärtsilä wins ship design and propulsion pack...
Wärtsilä Corporation Press release 7 November 2008
Wärtsilä has received propulsion packages order from Sealion
Shipping, the UK-based operator and manager of the Toisa fleet in
September. The units are to be installed in a series of three
Multi-Purpose Subsea and ROV Offshore Support Vessels (OSV), to be
built at the ABG Shipyard in India.
The OSVs will be of Vik-Sandvik design, and for each vessel Wärtsilä
will supply a propulsion package, which include diesel-electric
propulsion system based on four 6-cylinder in-line Wärtsilä 26 main
generating sets. As part of the approximately EUR 30 million
contract, Wärtsilä will also supply six thrusters and a complete
automation and electrical distribution package based on its Low Loss
Concept, to each of these DP2-class vessels.
According to Sealion Shipping's Newbuilding Manager Ray Crosby, the
Wärtsilä diesel-electric propulsion configuration was selected in
order to enable a greater degree of flexibility for Remotely Operated
Vehicle operations of the ships. "New vessels are needed to meet the
higher demands in safety, dynamic positioning, and environmental
standards. Wärtsilä has proven its ability to support owners and ship
builders in solving the various technical problems associated with
new construction," Crosby adds.
Toisa currently operates seven Multi-Purpose Offshore Support Vessels
(OSV) within its modern fleet of 24 various OSVs. In addition, the
company has a further twelve vessels under construction, which will
enter service in the near future.
Sealion has 60 Wärtsilä engines in operation
Sealion Shipping, the manager of Toisa fleet, trading in the North
Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, offshore Brazil and in Southeast Asian
waters, is a valued customer of Wärtsilä, with more than 60 Wärtsilä
medium-speed engines in operation.
"Sealion ordered its first Vik-Sandvik design VS 483 vessel in 1997
and since then has ordered several upgraded versions of the same
design. Wärtsilä has supplied these vessels with its engines,
reduction gears, and controllable pitch propellers. The Mk4 design is
the latest modification and incorporates a diesel-electric propulsion
arrangement. We have worked very closely with Sealion to develop the
new design and to find the optimum propulsion solution in each case,"
says Paul Bennett, Ship Power Sales, Wärtsilä in the UK.
Vik-Sandvik was acquired by Wärtsilä in July 2008. This acquisition
was a major step in Wärtsilä's strategy to strengthen its position as
a total solutions provider.
More about this acquisition can be read in the press release of 3
July, 2008 at:
Wärtsilä aims to become a leader in ship design - acquires global
ship design group Vik-Sandvik
Link to picture
Caption: The new Multi-Purpose Subsea and ROV Offshore Support
Vessels for Sealion Shipping are of Vik-Sandvik design. Each vessel
will be equipped with a Wärtsilä propulsion package including a
complete automation and electrical distribution system.
Media contact:
Ms Marit Holmlund-Sund
Senior Manager, PR and Marketing Communications
Wärtsilä Corporation
Direct tel: +358 10 709 1439
Direct fax: +358 10 709 1425
e-mail: marit.holmlund-sund@wartsila.com
Internet: www.wartsila.com
Wärtsilä Corporation in brief:
Wärtsilä enhances the business of its customers by providing them
with complete lifecycle power solutions. When creating better and
environmentally compatible technologies, Wärtsilä focuses on the
marine and energy markets with products and solutions as well as
services. Through innovative products and services, Wärtsilä sets out
to be the most valued business partner of all its customers. This is
achieved by the dedication of more than 18,000 professionals manning
160 Wärtsilä locations in 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is
listed on The Nordic Exchange in Helsinki, Finland. www.wartsila.com
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