An engine OEM will use digitalisation for predictive maintenance on two-stroke and four-stroke engines on gas carriers under a five-year service agreement that lowers operating costs and raises availability of vessels
TMS Cardiff Gas has expanded an agreement it has with an original engine manufacturer (OEM) to cover remote support and predictive maintenance on two newbuild LNG carriers.
The Greek owner and operator said the agreement covers the recently delivered 174,000 cbm gas carriers Al Thurayya and Al Majhoulah.
Under a five-year service agreement with Wärtsilä, two-stroke dual-fuel main engines and four-stroke auxiliary engines will be remotely monitored and regularly serviced to maximise vessel availability and operational reliability.
Wärtsilä will optimise maintenance on two WinGD 5X72DF two-stroke main engines, four Wärtsilä 34DF auxiliary engines and Wärtsilä gas valve units on each vessel using data analytics and its expert insights.
The latest agreement comes after renewal in 2025 of an existing agreement between Wärtsilä and TMS Cardiff Gas covering seven vessels in the operator’s fleet.
Wärtsilä’s said its dynamic maintenance and planning service on gas carriers Al Thurayya and Al Majhoulah would enable TMS Cardiff Gas to benefit from “flexible maintenance scheduling, extended maintenance intervals and reduced spare parts consumption.”
Its agreement includes 24/7 remote operational support, contract management services and Wärtsilä’s predictive maintenance solution that uses real-time operational data to identify potential issues before problems arise.
“There is increasing global demand for LNG, and carrier operators place a high value on reliability,” said TMS Cardiff Gas deputy chief operating officer Alexandros Politis-Kalenteris.
“The existing agreement covering other vessels in our fleet has delivered a successful combination of technology, high-quality spare parts support and expert services, helping us maintain reliable and efficient operations,” he said.
“Extending this collaboration to these two newbuild vessels supports our goal of maximising availability and operational performance across the fleet.”
TMS Cardiff Gas also uses Wärtsilä’s fleet optimisation solution, FOS. across its fleet for voyage planning, performance analytics, compliance management and real-time operational insights.
“As vessel operations become increasingly complex, operators are looking for greater predictability, efficiency and support throughout the asset lifecycle,” said Wärtsilä Marine director for service agreements, Henrik Wilhelms.
“By combining advanced digital capabilities, predictive maintenance and expert lifecycle services, we help operators maximise asset performance, reduce operational risk and maintain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving operating environment.”
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