Dubai: Finland-based Wartsila, a marine industry ship power systems integrator, said Sunday it has signed a contract with Lamprell plc of the UAE to supply a complete ship power system for a new wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV).
Wartsila's solution has been selected for its low fuel consumption, environmentally sound technology, and global service support, the company said. The vessel, owned by Fred. Olsen Windcarrier AS, is scheduled to be launched in summer 2012. This is the first of two such vessels with an option for two more at a later date.
Christopher Heidenreich-Andersen, Technical Manager of Fred. Olsen Windcarrier AS comments: "Wartsila will provide us with state-of-the-art diesel electric machinery, which will give us excellent operational flexibility and reliability, as well as lower emissions and reduced fuel consumption. We look forward to introducing this technology to the offshore wind industry."
Lamprell's Project Manager, Darren MacDonald, stated: "Wartsila meets all the requirements concerning the delivery strategy, and furthermore is aligned to our philosophy of not compromising on quality. We are confident in the company's technology and capabilities to deliver environmentally efficient equipment on time, which fully supports our aim of setting new benchmarks for the quality and capability of vessels in this industry."
The vessel is to be built by Lamprell plc, a UAE-based company specialising in Marine and Offshore new build constructions, and the refurbishing of rigs and lift boats for the oil and gas industries.
