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Wärtsilä to supply power limitation service for six Eastaway vessels
Wärtsilä will provide its shaft power limitation technology for six container ships in Eastaway Ship Management’s fleet
The company said the product will improve the vessels’ Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) rating in line with requirements coming into force in 2023. The orders were placed in February and March 2022.
In addition to the shaft power limitation, Wärtsilä will also provide a propulsion system control upgrade for these six container vessels equipped with Wärtsilä’s controllable pitch propellers. The upgrades will limit the shaft power during normal operation, regardless of the power train combination and control system arrangements.
“Decarbonisation is at the heart of the maritime industry’s focus at this time. This new Wärtsilä shaft power limitation system will certainly help us at Eastaway as we work towards this goal. We have worked with Wärtsilä earlier and we have great respect for their experience and expertise,” said Eastaway managing director of fleet management, Captain R S Minhas.
Eastaway owns and operates over 50 vessels and has 24 vessels on order, ranging between 1,170 to 7,000 TEU, including eight dual-fuelled vessels capable of burning methanol.
Wärtsilä Marine Power director of business development Giulio Tirelli said, “EEXI requirements pose a new challenge to shipowners who need to choose the best way to comply with the upcoming regulation. Our power limitation solutions represent one of the most suitable and advanced choices to ultimately contribute to the maritime decarbonisation journey.”
Shaft power limitation is part of a recently launched range of power limitation services designed to help vessels comply with the upcoming EEXI regulations. Other products include Wärtsilä’s engine power limitation for 4-stroke engines, engine power limitation for 2-stroke engines and power limitation dedicated to diesel-electric installations.
The system be installed without the need for drydocking, installation can be carried out during cargo loading and can be completed in as little as three days, including sea trials.
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