W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 will upgrade engines on two Ulusoy Sealines bulkers
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W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 is to upgrade the W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 RT-flex main engines on two bulk carriers owned by Turkey-based Ulusoy Sealines. The planned engine retrofits and upgrades aim to extend the vessels\u2019 operational life and improve both performance and fuel efficiency, significantly reducing emissions.<\/p>\n
Current regulatory requirements \u2013 such as those on the Carbon Intensity Indicator<\/a> (CII) \u2013 are requiring the majority of the merchant fleet to become more energy efficient. The aim of the Ulusoy upgrade is to align the engines\u2019 performance with the latest operational profile of the two vessels, both of which have undergone substantial changes since their initial delivery in 2011.<\/p>\n The engines will be upgraded through the integration of W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Part Load Optimization (WPLO), Intelligence Combustion Control (ICC), and Fuel Actuated Sackless Technology (FAST)<\/a> \u2014 which reduces the the amount of unburnt fuel in the injector sac and reduces fuel consumption. These upgrades are anticipated to deliver a CII improvement of 5% , equating to a 2-year extension of the CII rating. Additionally, annual fuel savings of nearly 250 tons are estimated, resulting in potential cost savings of more than $150,000 per year, and a reduction in CO2 emissions of approximately 780 tons per year per vessel.<\/p>\n \u201cWe continuously strive to operate our fleet in the most environmentally friendly and efficient manner possible. These engine upgrades are, therefore, very important to us and we are excited to be able to provide added value to our customers by combining existing assets with these state-of-the-art engine retrofits,\u201d said Ulusoy Sealines DPA-OPR manager, Capt. A. Akin Ozcorekci of Ulusoy Sealines.<\/p>\n W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 has closely cooperated with Ulusoy for several years and this project is a continuation of the two companies\u2019 joint efforts to maintain environmental and operational efficiency and comply with all relevant regulations.<\/p>\n \u201cThese engine upgrades will involve the integration of various solutions, both long-standing and newly developed, which are meticulously fine-tuned to achieve the highest operational improvements and maximum savings tailored to the vessel\u2019s specific operational profile,\u201d says Peter Knaapen, director, two-stroke & other OEM services at W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Marine.<\/p>\n The delivery of the required parts and equipment for the two vessels \u2013 Ulusoy 11<\/em> and Ulusoy 12<\/em> \u2013 is scheduled to take place during the first half of 2025.<\/p>\n The post W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 will upgrade engines on two Ulusoy Sealines bulkers<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n