Wärtsilä has signed a further five-year lifecycle agreement with Finland based Viking Line covering the ferry ‘Viking Glory’.
The vessel was supported by an earlier Wärtsilä agreement since its launch in 2021, and this renewal further extends and expands the partnership and benefits provided by the agreement.
The equipment covered by the agreement includes the ship’s six Wärtsilä 31DF dual-fuel engines, six Wärtsilä gas valve units (GVU’s), and two Wärtsilä LNGPac fuel storage and supply systems. The agreement is designed to minimise unscheduled maintenance and ensure performance reliability, while providing cost predictability for budgeting purposes.
Mathias Sundberg, Technical Manager, Viking Line, said: “We already have two ferries covered by Wärtsilä agreements, and we have been extremely pleased with the service and support they deliver. The Viking Glory is one of the most environmentally sustainable vessels sailing today, and by maintaining the equipment we ensure efficiency of its operations. The Wärtsilä agreement represents an important contribution to improve the reliability, and this help us on our decarbonisation strategy.”
The scope of the agreement includes maintenance planning, operational support, spare parts and services for the equipment covered, and a ‘one point of contact’ through the contract manager. It includes Wärtsilä’s Expert Insight digital predictive maintenance service. Delivered through Wärtsilä’s global expertise centres, Wärtsilä’s Expert Insight leverages AI technology to identify potential failures before they occur, thus helping to improve asset efficiency and reduce both operating costs and emissions.
Henrik Wilhelms, Director, Agreement Sales, Wärtsilä Marine, said: “We are delighted to renew and extend our collaboration and support for the Viking Glory and to continue our strong relationship with Viking Line. Both our companies are committed to decarbonising shipping operations, and these agreements play an important role in this. By ensuring the highest levels of operational efficiency, Viking Line can continue its great work in minimising the environmental impact of its operations.”
Both the Viking Grace and Viking Glory are supported by Wärtsilä Lifecycle Agreements. The Viking Grace was the first ferry to operate with dual-fuel engines, enabling it to operate with LNG fuel. The Viking Glory operates with the efficient Wärtsilä 31DF dual-fuel engine, which is said to deliver the best fuel economy of any engine in its class. Both ferries operate between Finland and Sweden.
Image: The Wärtsilä lifecycle agreement for ‘Viking Glory’ has been extended by five more years (credit: Viking Line)
