Wärtsilä shaft generator systems for Capital Gas LNGC newbuildings

The scope of supply includes 2 x 1.9 MW Wärtsilä shaft generators for each of the 174,000 cbm capacity vessels. The order with Wärtsilä was placed in August 2021 and the equipment is scheduled for delivery to the yard in 2022.

With installations in more than 600 vessels, Wärtsilä has an extensive track record in supplying shaft generator systems to the shipping industry. By enabling power take-off, the systems allow the main engine to generate electricity for onboard use, thereby reducing fuel consumption, lowering emission levels, and improving both the vessels Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) and future Carbon Intensity index (CII).

“In aiming to continue improving our fleet efficiency and reduce our environmental footprint, we have decided to adopt the latest available technologies. The installation of advanced shaft generator systems was one of the investments we are making in this direction. Wärtsilä has a depth of experience, and with the reliability and quality of their solutions, is the ideal partner for such a project” says Miltos Zisis, Managing Director of Capital Gas Ship Management Corp.