The modern technology team Wärtsilä has actually effectively finished a significant task to refurbish 3 Windstar cruise liner. The conversions were led by the Fincantieri backyard beginning in 2019 with the very first of the 3 sis vessels, the ‘Star Breeze’, being finished in 2020.

This was complied with by the ‘Star Legend’ in mid- 2020, and also ultimately the ‘Star Pride’ in October 2021. The improvement consisted of the ships being expanded in size from 135 metres (443 feet) to 160.6 metres (527 feet). The task became part of Windstar’s USD 250 million Star Plus campaign.

The ships were each halve at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Palermo, Italy and also a brand-new 25.6 metre (84 feet) area included the center, hence offering an added 50 staterooms fitting 100 even more guests.

One of the vessels, Star Breeze, going through improvement in Palermo, with a brand-new 25.6 metre (84 feet) area being included the center. Photo thanks toFincantieri © Fincantieri.

At the exact same time, the ships’ engines were gotten rid of and also changed to offer higher effectiveness, far better ecological efficiency, and also expanded variety for the vessels. The brand-new Wärtsilä engines will certainly operate on extract gas for conformity with the 2020 sulphur cap guidelines.

“This successful technical cooperation with Wärtsilä has enabled our two companies to achieve a successful renovation and the smooth functioning of the joint project,” states Andrew Toso, Deputy Director, Services, Fincantieri.

“As the technical partner for this very large conversion project, it is extremely satisfying to have it concluded in a way that meets all the objectives. The renovations represented the largest portfolio of products and systems that we have ever assembled for a single service project. We have worked closely with Fincantieri for a number of years, and this project will certainly strengthen our relationship,” states Ivan Catalfamo General Manager Project Sales, Wärtsilä.

“Our thanks to both Wärtsilä and Fincantieri for their completion of a complex remodel that turned out beautifully. The stretching and renovation of these three all-suite yachts not only expands our guest capacity from 212 to 312, it also upgrades our environmental sustainability and operating efficiency, all of which are important to us,” included Chris Prelog, President, Windstar Cruises.

Wärtsilä’s range of supply for every of the 3 vessels consisted of 2 Wärtsilä 26 major engines, 2 Wärtsilä 26 complementary engines, 4 Wärtsilä tailor-maked careful catalytic decrease (SCR) systems for exhausts regulate, transmission, power liftoff remedies, and also manageable pitch prop control updating. Wärtsilä likewise re-engineered the alarm system, surveillance and also automation system, and also the power administration system, along with retrofitting the existing onboard systems. Extensive improvement job was likewise performed to the whole electric and also automation network.

Reference: wartsila.com