The order has been placed by
Jiangnan Shipyard, was booked by Wärtsilä in the third quarter of the year,
while the ships are being built for Chinese owners. Additionally, the delivery
of the equipment will commence in the third quarter of 2026.
The
order follows a similar order for cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems
placed by the yard in 2023 for four VLECs. The new 99,000 m3 capacity VLECs are
mainly designed to transport ethane and will use ethane as fuel.
As
part of the Cargo Handling and Fuel Gas Supply systems scope, Wärtsilä will
also provide basic and detailed engineering services, along with supervision
and commissioning at the yard.