Wärtsilä supplies LNG ferry
The 110m long vessel is currently under construction at the Sefine Shipyard in Turkey and has been ordered by Caronte & Tourist Isole Minori, based in Milazzo, in Sicily, Italy.
“We are very familiar with Wärtsilä and rate both their products and their support very highly. When the decision to operate primarily on LNG fuel was made, it became clear that Wärtsilä was the most experienced and qualified supplier to use,” said Luigi Genghi, managing director of Caronte & Tourist.
What has been ordered?
The order comprises two Wärtsilä 34DF dual-fuel main engines, two Wärtsilä 20DF dual-fuel auxiliary engines, two Wärtsilä Gas Valve Units, and a Wärtsilä LNGPac fuel storage, supply, and control system. The equipment is scheduled for delivery to the Sefine Shipyard in spring 2022, and the ferry is expected to be delivered in 2023.
“This is our second project for the same owner and shipyard, and repeat orders are always an encouraging testimony of satisfaction,” commented Giammario Meloni, senior sales manager at Wärtsilä Marine Power. “Our reference list of ferries operating with the Wärtsilä 34DF engine is indeed impressive, and we are pleased to add to it with this order. The flexibility of our dual-fuel technology is important for ferry operators because of the importance of redundancy. Should, for any reason, LNG be not available, the engine can switch to a conventional fuel in milliseconds, and the ferry schedule remains uninterrupted.”
The ferry will be capable of accommodating 800 passengers and up to 115 cars on two vehicle decks. It will mainly operate between Milazzo and the Aeolian islands.
