The technology group Wärtsilä signed a 10-year Lifecycle Agreement for support and maintenance with OPearl LNG Ship Management, covering a total of 14 LNG carriers.
“We currently manage tight delivery schedules and require operations with minimal downtime and minimal maintenance interruptions. This long-term agreement with Wärtsilä aims to support these operational requirements and help us reliably meet our delivery commitments to our customers,” said the Managing Director of OPearl LNG Ship Management.
The scope of the agreement includes Wärtsilä’s Dynamic Maintenance Planning solution, which will provide flexible maintenance scheduling and extended maintenance intervals, 24/7 remote operational support, as well as contract management. It also includes Expert Insight, the predictive maintenance solution that uses real-time ship data to detect potential problems and optimize operation and maintenance.
By leveraging advanced AI capabilities, Expert Insight will enable OPearl LNG Ship Management to identify anomalies early and proactively address emerging issues, thereby reducing the risk of unexpected downtime and ensuring smoother and more reliable voyages.
“The maritime industry has become increasingly complex and requires advanced technology, real-time data, and analytics to ensure efficient and competitive operations, while staying in line with decarbonization goals. Our Lifecycle Agreements are designed with all these factors in mind and are invaluable for our customers’ operations,” commented Andrea Morgante, Vice President of Performance Services at Wärtsilä Marine.
The 14 vessels covered by this agreement will be delivered between the third quarter of 2025 and the second quarter of 2027. Each vessel will operate with two 6-cylinder Wärtsilä 34DF dual-fuel engines and two 8-cylinder ones. In addition, each will feature four Wärtsilä Gas Valve Units (GVU).
