Finnlines, a leading Ro-Ro and passenger vessel operator with services in the North and Baltic Seas, has contracted Wärtsilä to supply three of its vessels with exhaust cleaning scrubber systems. Finnlines is part of the Grimaldi Group. This is a repeat order as in 2014 Finnlines placed a similar contract to have six of its ships fitted with Wärtsilä’s exhaust gas cleaning systems. This latest contract is booked in the third quarter. The equipment is scheduled for delivery in early 2016.
“We are very pleased to call on Wärtsilä again to provide us with the latest emissions abatement technology and know-how. This is an important step towards having our entire Baltic fleet scrubber equipped and in fully operational service," says Tapani Voionmaa, Group General Counsel, Finnlines Plc.
“Repeat orders are always very satisfying as they represent confirmation that the performance of the systems delivered earlier fully meets the owners’ needs and expectations. Wärtsilä is the market leader in scrubber systems for marine applications. We have a very strong track record in enabling ship owners and operators to comply with all SOx emission regulations,” says Juha Kytölä, Vice President, Environmental Solutions, Wärtsilä.
The system selected for the three vessels is Wärtsilä’s Hybrid in-line scrubber system. This system configuration provides the flexibility to operate in both open and closed loop modes. Furthermore, the compact in-line version provides an efficient space and weight saving solution.
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) stringent sulphur oxide emissions regulations came into effect from the beginning of 2015. The Wärtsilä systems successfully clean the exhaust, thereby enabling the ships to continue operating on heavy fuel oil. The Wärtsilä scrubber systems also comply with the water discharge criteria set by regulators.
Link to related press release published 14 May, 2014:
Finnlines selects Wärtsilä systems to reduce Baltic Sea environmental impact
Link to wartsila.com:
Wärtsilä exhaust gas cleaning offering for the marine industry
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Caption: A total of 9 Finnlines vessels have now been contracted to be fitted with Wärtsilä scrubber systems
Media contacts:
Ms Britt-Mari Kullas-Nyman
Director, Retrofit, Environmental Solutions
Wärtsilä Marine Solutions
Tel: +358 10 7091625
britt-mari.kullas-nyman@wartsila.com
Ms Marit Holmlund-Sund
Senior Manager Marketing, Communications, Marine Solutions
Wärtsilä Corporation
Tel: +358 10 709 1439
marit.holmlund-sund@wartsila.com
Mr Tapani Voionmaa
Group General Counsel
FINNLINES PLC
Tel: +358 (0) 10 343 5207
tapani.voionmaa@finnlines.com
Wärtsilä in brief:
Wärtsilä is a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising technological innovation and total efficiency, Wärtsilä maximizes the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers.
In 2014, Wärtsilä's net sales totalled EUR 4.8 billion with approximately 17,700 employees. The company has operations in more than 200 locations in nearly 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland.
www.wartsila.com
Finnlines in brief:
Finnlines is one of the largest North-European liner shipping companies, providing sea transport services mainly in the Baltic and the North Sea. Finnlines’ passenger-freight vessels offer services from Finland to Germany, Sweden to Germany and from Finland via Åland Islands to Sweden. The company has subsidiaries in Germany, Belgium, Great Britain, Sweden, Denmark and Poland which all are also sales offices. In addition to sea transportation, the Company provides port services in Helsinki and Turku.
www.finnlines.com