Research vessel Meteor IV is ready for supply in 2026 [Image: Fassmer]
Wärtsilä is to supply and combine {the electrical} system bundle for the brand new German analysis vessel Meteor IV. Its scope of provide contains the design integration of all {the electrical} programs and provision of the switchboards, {the electrical} distribution and drive programs, mills, in addition to the whole lighting system and particular programs for vitality provide. The vessel will likely be outfitted with an built-in NACOS Platinum navigation and automation system. Additionally, Wärtsilä will ship the bridge consoles and strong state radar know-how
The 125 meter lengthy ship is being constructed for Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research by a consortium of shipbuilders Meyer Werft and Fassmer under a contract awarded in January. Set for completion in 2026, will probably be the alternative vessel for each the present analysis vessel Meteor and the already decommissioned Poseidon
The new Meteor IV is designed for worldwide multifunctional and interdisciplinary analysis use, with a deal with the Atlantic.
Wärtsilä will likely be concerned all through the whole length of the constructing challenge. Its work scope will embrace detailed design work throughout the engineering part and set up and connection work on the two north German shipyards. Wärtsilä may also be answerable for commissioning its scope of provide and the whole cabling system.
“With Wärtsilä, we have a strong and competent systems partner at our side. Wärtsilä SAM Electronics is already supporting us with its extensive know-how in the construction of two 50-meter test and survey vessels for the German Navy. We are, therefore, happy to continue this good cooperation for this highly complex research vessel,” says Harald Fassmer, Managing Partner of the Fassmer shipyard.
“We are delighted that Wärtsilä has been selected as the trusted partner for this challenging project. We are happy to contribute our depth of experience in the construction of research vessels and are confident that, together with the expertise of Fassmer and Meyer, we will make this project a success,” says Harald Baumgarten, managing director of Hamburg-based Wärtsilä SAM Electronics.
