Wärtsilä’s Operational Support and performance
optimisation services will improve vessel dependability and efficiency, and
reduce environmental impact to provide operational assurance.
The seven ships are propelled by
WinGD X-DF two-stroke, dual-fuel main engines. Wärtsilä secured the order in Q3
2024.
The partnership with Wärtsilä will assist Capital
Gas in better optimising the operations and maintenance of these seven vessels
by providing 24/7 professional remote support and direction for troubleshooting
and maintenance utilising specialist diagnostic equipment. This will in turn enable Wärtsilä specialists to immediately monitor
the vessel’s systems and use modern diagnostic tools to assist the crew with
troubleshooting and quick issue resolution.
The partnership will also assist Capital Gas in
lowering OPEX and lifetime costs by enabling preventive actions that might
eliminate the need for subsequent costly repairs and on-site inspections.
Miltos Zissis, Managing Director, Capital Gas Ship
Management Corp, stated: “The agreement’s combination of technology,
high-quality spare parts delivery, and the expert support from Wärtsilä’s
Expertise Centres, as well as its global network of workshops and qualified
engineers will deliver the operational reliability and certainty that we need
to maximise the uptime of these vessels.”Wärtsilä
and Capital Gas have established a close working relationship over the last few
years. In June 2022, the two companies signed an agreement to partner in
developing a Fleet Decarbonisation Programme, a tailored version of Wärtsilä’s
Decarbonisation Service initiative.
The programme is designed to develop an optimal
means for achieving the GHG reduction targets set by Capital Gas.
Rajeev Janardhan, Sales Manager, Two-Stroke Engine
Lifecycle Solutions, Wärtsilä Marine, said: “The future of the marine market is becoming more and more complex
which is why we are pleased to continue to support Capital Gas with its
sustainability goals.
“Our agreement has been tailored to meet the
specific needs of Capital Gas; to optimise performance and reliability and
ensure these vessels can deliver value throughout their lifecycle.”