Wärtsilä cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems continue to be the choice for Very Large Ethane Gas Carriers
Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 22 April 2024 at 10 AM EEST
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply the cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems for three new 98k Very Large Ethane Gas Carrier (VLEC) vessels. The ships are being built at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) yard in Korea for Oceania based ship owner. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q1, 2024.
Selection of the Wärtsilä solutions follows a similar recent order from HHI for three new VLECs for a different customer, which emphasises Wärtsilä’s market-leading position in this sector.
“We have good cooperation with HHI. Being a trusted partner in delivering high quality systems for their customers is very important to us. Wärtsilä is happy to contribute to this trend with efficient and reliable systems,” commented Harald Øverland, Sales Manager, Wärtsilä Gas Solutions.
The Wärtsilä equipment is scheduled for delivery to the yard commencing in March 2025.
Media contact for more information on this release:
Elin Saure Hasund
Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions
Tel: +47 91721144
elin.saurehasund@wartsila.com
Image caption: Wärtsilä Gas Solutions,has been contracted to supply the cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems for three new 98k Very Large Ethane Gas Carrier (VLEC) vessels. The ships are being built at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) yard in Korea for Oceania based ship owner. © Wärtsilä
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Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. Our dedicated and passionate team of 17,800 professionals in more than 280 locations in 79 countries shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. In 2023, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 6.0 billion. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
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