Wärtsilä Oyj : Wärtsilä’s Hybrid Solution selected for new Isle of Man ferry

The technology group Wärtsilä will supply a comprehensive range of solutions for a new 132 metres long RoPax ferry for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Co (IOMSP). It is being built at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Korea and will serve the Heysham to Douglas, Isle of Man route. The order with Wärtsilä was placed in the second quarter of 2020.

Wärtsilä has worked closely with the owner to develop a customised integrated solution based on the ship's operating profile and customer-specific requirements. Reliability, efficiency, and low operating costs were key considerations. Central to the design is theWärtsilä 31engine, recognised by Guinness World Records as being the world's most efficient 4-stroke diesel engine and an engine that can also utilise artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in a condition based maintenance regime.

'We have selected Wärtsilä as their solution brings notable advantages in terms of system integration and operational optimisation. It will also have the flexibility to take advantage of alternative future fuels as they become available. Wärtsilä has the experience to deliver a state-of-the-art bridge to propeller solution, along with the track-record needed for this complex newbuild project,' says Mr Jim Royston, Fleet Operations and Project Manager at IOMSP.

'The Hybrid solution, combining highly efficient engines and energy storage, is increasingly being seen as a practical means for meeting today's environmental and operating challenges. This solution lowers emission levels and extends the time between engine overhauls, and is an effective future-proof model for ship owners,' says Karl Hinks, Sales Manager, Wärtsilä Marine Power.

The Wärtsilä scope includes the Wärtsilä 31 engines, electrical and automation includingWärtsilä's Low Loss Concept (LLC), the energy storage system, and propulsion machinery including thetransverse thrusters. Wärtsilä will also supply the latestNACOS Platinum integrated navigationsystem along with a newly developed, ground-breaking Bridge Console Design and itsAquarius UV Ballast Water Management system. The equipment is scheduled for delivery to the yard during the latter part of 2021.

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Image caption: The new IOMSP ferry, the 'Manxman', will operate with a comprehensive range of Wärtsilä solutions.
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Wärtsilä in brief: Wärtsilä is a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising sustainable innovation, total efficiency and data analytics, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2020, Wärtsilä's net sales totalled EUR 4.6 billion with approximately 18,000 employees. The company has operations in over 200 locations in more than 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. www.wartsila.com