The technology group Wärtsilä was selected to supply the engine and scrubber systems for a new Hankyu Ferry vessel, which began operations in June. The ‘Yamato’ is the second in a series of two ferries built for Japan-based Hankyu Ferry by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding. The other ship, the ‘Settsu’, commenced commercial operations in March of this year.
Both ships are fitted with the
Wärtsilä 31 engine, which has been recognised by Guinness World Records as being the world’s most efficient 4-stroke diesel engine. The engine achieves outstanding fuel efficiency through a combination of innovative technologies, including common rail fuel injection, hydraulic valve control, a 2-stage turbocharger, and the integrated Wärtsilä UNIC engine control system. The resulting high efficiency lowers both fuel costs and emission levels. The ferries are also fitted with
Wärtsilä’s Hybrid Scrubber system to ensure compliance with the IMO’s 2020 sulphur restriction requirements.
“Japan has one of the most advanced and efficient ferry sectors in the world, and the new vessel investments by Hankyu Ferry reflect this. The Wärtsilä solutions chosen indicate the importance given by Japanese operators to high efficiency and environmental sustainability, which ultimately result in a lower total cost of ownership for the operator,” says Keisuke Yasutake, Area Sales Manager, Wärtsilä Japan .
“For both the ‘Yamato’ and the ‘Settsu’ we wanted state-of-the-art technologies, and to have the most efficient engines and exhaust gas cleaning systems available. The Wärtsilä 31 was the obvious choice for the engine, while the Wärtsilä Hybrid Scrubber enables us to comply with the 0.5 percent sulphur limit,” says Mr Takahiro Yamaguchi, Director, Hankyu Ferry Co. Ltd.
The 195 metres long ferries can carry up to 663 passengers, approximately 277 trucks with a maximum length of 8.5 metres, and some 188 cars. Wärtsilä has earlier supplied the engines for two other Hankyu Ferry vessels.
Image caption: The ‘Yamato’ is the latest Hankyu Ferry vessel to enter service powered by the Wärtsilä 31 engine.
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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 2019, 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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