Wärtsilä Gas Solutions will supply cargo handling and fuel supply systems for three new large sized ethane gas carrier (VLEC) vessels, being built at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) yard in South Korea for owner Purus.
In line with the Purus’ emphasis on achieving net zero carbon emissions for its fleet by 2030, the new vessels are designed to be as efficient as possible in all respects. The Wärtsilä cargo handling and fuel supply solutions were selected based on their proven efficiency and track record of successful installations.
Harald Øverland, Sales Manager, Wärtsilä Gas Solutions said: “The efficiency and reliability of our cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems are the result of years of experience and in-house expertise. Wärtsilä is the market leader in this field, which is emphasised with this latest order.”
The Wärtsilä equipment is scheduled for delivery to the yard commencing in March 2025. Purus provides global energy customers with maritime services for the gas transport and offshore wind industries, owning and operating one of the world’s largest and youngest fleets of gas carriers, construction service operation vessels (CSOVs) and crew transfer vessels (CTVs).
Image: Wärtsilä Gas Solutions will supply cargo handling and fuel supply systems for three new VLECs built at HHI for owner Purus (credit: Purus)
