Starlite adds digital engine solution to service agreement

Starlite Ferries extended the scope as well as the duration of its Turbo LifecycleCare agreement during the recent three-year agreement, adding one further vessel to the seven previously covered by the turbocharger services deal. With this contract Accelleron retains responsibility for service planning and spare parts ordering for a total of 16 type A135-M turbochargers.

Starlite Ferries will also deploy Tekomar Xpert for the first time on eight ships. Starlite Ferries handles daily traffic of around 10,000 passengers and more than 1,500 vehicles. 

Turbo LifecycleCare agreements offer predictable budgeting and cost-saving efficiency for operators of Accelleron turbochargers for four-stroke engines in the marine industry and power generation. The agreements cover standard spare parts, wear and tear, and labour, with Accelleron reducing the administrative burden by taking over responsibility for maintenance planning and scheduling. Contracts are based on actual running hours, meaning that Accelleron guarantees uptime across the entire service lifecycle.

The introduction of Tekomar Xpert on their vessels will help Starlite Ferries to operate engines even more efficiently. The digital solution allows operators to manage environmental compliance, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and optimise fuel efficiency, with instant engine diagnostics and advisories delivered automatically throughout every voyage.