Novel propulsion arrangement by Wärtsilä and RINA can deliver immediate benefits
Wärtsilä Corporation, Trade press release, 9 June 2021 at 10 AM EEST·Single engine needed for both propulsion and electric power · Ship design EEDI value can be lowered by up to 50 percent · Immediate compliance with IMO 2030 targets The technology group Wärtsilä and the classification society RINA have announced a novel propulsion arrangement that offers full redundancy, less machinery, lower capital expenditure, reduced operational complexity, and optimised fuel consumption to lower costs and achieve emissions compliance. The new concept changes traditional ship design