The engines and steerable thrusters supplied by the technology group Wärtsilä are delivering excellent performance for two new tug boats operated by the Turkish Directorate General of Coastal Safety. Following successful sea trials, the first vessel is already in operation, while the second will enter service in April of this year. The vessels were built in Eregli under project management by the Yutek shipyard and site team, and the orders with Wärtsilä were booked in 2017.
The bollard pull rating for the tug boats has been certified by the Turkish Lloyd classification society as being an outstanding 75 TBP. Bollard pull is the conventional measure of a vessel’s pulling power. This exceptional performance is achieved through the combination of a 6-cylinder Wärtsilä 26 engine and a Wärtsilä WST-24 steerable thruster, controlled by a Wärtsilä ProTouch propulsion remote control system. To achieve 75 TBP, an 8-cylinder engine would normally be required, and by reaching this level of pulling power with fewer cylinders has a positive impact on both Capex and Opex costs.
“The combination of improved performance with compact equipment is already proving to be a great success for these 32 metre long tug boats. Wärtsilä is committed through its Smart Marine approach to enabling the highest possible efficiency for owners and operators, and this is one more prime example,” says Murat Ergen, General Manager, Sales, Wärtsilä Marine.
“Wärtsilä was selected based on its strong track record and global reputation. The tugs have excellent pulling power, thanks to the engines and thrusters selected,” says Yucel Tekin, Owner of Yutek.
The tugs will operate in Turkish waters on the Bosphorus Strait of Istanbul.
The Wärtsilä Steerable Thruster (WST) has been developed in parallel with the latest operating demands for tugs, river-going vessels, and various offshore support vessels. The aim, as with all Wärtsilä products and solutions, is to ensure optimal efficiency, high hydrodynamic performance, less maintenance and better accessibility for serviceability. With eight thruster types, ranging from 700 to 3200 kW, the WST enables these vessels to meet and exceed the performance levels required for today’s competitive operating environment.
Image caption: Wärtsilä solutions are delivering outstanding performance for two new tugs operated by the Turkish Directorate General of Coastal Safety. Copyright Yutek.
Media contacts:
Mr Murat Ergen
General Manager, Sales
Wärtsilä Marine
Tel: +90 216 4945050
murat.ergen@wartsila.com
Ms Marit Holmlund-Sund
General Manager, Positioning, Marine Business Marketing
Wärtsilä Corporation
Tel: +358 10 709 1439
marit.holmlund-sund@wartsila.com
Wärtsilä in brief:
Wärtsilä is a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising sustainable innovation, total efficiency and data analytics, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2018, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 5.2 billion with approximately 19,000 employees. The company has operations in over 200 locations in more than 80 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
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