Finland-based marine engine and know-how specialist Wärtsilä has signed agreements with the Japanese delivery group MMS to optimize upkeep and emissions for 2 MMS LNG carriers and maximize engine uptime.
Wärtsilä mentioned the agreements had been designed to ship maximized engine uptime and long-term price predictability, optimizing upkeep for the best effectivity, and lowest carbon footprint.
The mission consists of Wärtsilä’s digital predictive upkeep resolution, Expert Insight.
“Using artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced diagnostics, the service enables onboard equipment and systems to be monitored in real-time. Anomalies are flagged to specialists at Wärtsilä Expertise Centres, allowing them to support customers proactively with an appropriate resolution,” Wärtsilä mentioned.
“When we introduced Expert Insight we said that it would take predictive maintenance to the next level, and this has proven to be the case. It is a hugely beneficial service that forms the basis for better asset management decisions and increased operational efficiency. This lowers both operational cost as well as emissions,” said Henrik Wilhelms, Director, Agreement Sales at Wärtsilä.
The two vessels operate with Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engines. In addition to Expert Insight’s asset diagnostics and anomaly detection capabilities, under the terms of the agreements, Wärtsilä will also provide all spare parts, dynamic maintenance planning, remote operational support, field services, and workshop services, the company said.
These agreements, called by Wärtsilä “Optimized Maintenance Agreements”, are described by the company as an integral element within Wärtsilä’s lifecycle support approach.
“As the worldwide marketplace for LNG has grown quickly, clients within the section have more and more seen the worth of distant assist and long-term cooperation on upkeep. Wärtsilä has OMAs protecting greater than 260 LNG carriers,” the corporate mentioned.
