Wärtsilä receives orders for propulsion and power generation systems for three 2,1800-ton chemical tankers

It is reported that three 2,800 dwt chemical tankers being built at two different shipyards in Vietnam will be equipped with an integrated Wärtsilä propulsion and power generation system. The new vessels were built for Swiss-Canadian Maritime Co., Ltd. and will be managed by Swiss ABC Maritime AG.

Chan Eng Yew, CEO of Vietnam Shipyard Triyards Holdings Ltd., stated that “Wah Ceylon is one of the world's best leaders in propulsion and power generation systems. I believe that Wärtsilä's systems will enhance the capabilities and performance of our chemical tankers. ."

Wärtsilä’s contract was signed in November 2015 and includes the priority of an additional three vessels and is the largest supply contract for Wärtsilä to deliver to a single shipyard in Vietnam.

It is understood that each ship will be equipped with a 6-cylinder tile Ceylon X40-B two-stroke main engine designed by Winterthur, a controllable pitch propeller, a gearbox, a shaft generator, and two roadways. Propeller, 3 Auxpac generator sets and Wärtsilä propulsion condition monitoring system.

The engine contract was signed by Triyards Marine Services and China Yuchai, and Wärtsilä equipment is expected to be delivered to the shipyard in 2016.