Wärtsilä and TMS Cardiff Gas have renewed their existing lifecycle agreement, covering the two-stroke main engines onboard seven LNG carrier vessels, for a further five years.
The agreement is designed to ensure the vessels’ maximum operational reliability by enabling flexible maintenance scheduling and optimising time between overhauls (TBO). LNG carrier operators must navigate regulatory, environmental, and geopolitical challenges, along with intense competition from oversupply. This creates pressure to deliver on time while also remaining adaptable.
Alexandros Politis-Kalenteris, Deputy COO, TMS Cardiff Gas, said: “In a competitive market, unplanned downtime is costly. The agreement’s combination of technology, high-quality spare parts delivery and expert support means we can continue to strengthen the operational reliability of these vessels, ensuring we can meet rising global LNG demand and tight delivery schedules.”
The seven vessels each operate with two WinGD 5X72DF dual-fuel two stroke engines and Wärtsilä gas valve units. The scope of the agreement includes Wärtsilä’s dynamic maintenance planning service, which will provide flexible maintenance scheduling with extended maintenance intervals and reduced spare parts consumption, 24/7 remote operational support, as well as contract management. It includes Expert Insight, Wärtsilä’s predictive maintenance service that uses real-time vessel data to detect potential issues.
Stefan Wiik, VP Parts and Field Service, Wärtsilä Marine, said: “Maximising uptime while ensuring safety, flexibility and reliability is critical for operators. Our advanced digital solutions and lifecycle support empower our customers to achieve operational excellence and maximise the availability of their assets.”
TMS Cardiff Gas, established in 2011, is an operator and manager, with a fleet of 20 modern gas carriers. TMS Cardiff Gas is part of TMS which manages more than 140 ships across the LNG, LPG, oil/chemicals, dry bulk and container sectors.
Image: Wärtsilä and TMS Cardiff Gas have renewed their lifecycle agreement, covering seven LNG carrier vessels (credit: TMS Cardiff)
