Wärtsilä propulsion solutions have been selected for the ‘Finnur Fridi’, a new pelagic fishing trawler under construction at the Karstensen shipyard in Denmark, Faroe Island based Krossbrekka, a member of the Vardin group.
The 88m trawler will operate with a Wärtsilä 31 main engine, which has been recognised by Guinness World Records as being the most efficient four-stroke diesel engine. The engine will be fitted with SCR for emissions abatement.
Wärtsilä will also supply a two-speed gearbox, the shaft generator, a CP propeller and shaftline. Wärtsilä’s ProTouch propulsion control system is included in the scope of supply.
Vardin group CEO Bogi Jacobsen said: “We have Wärtsilä solutions in our existing fleet of vessels, so we are very familiar with the reliability and high performance that they offer. We are very satisfied, therefore, that for this high-quality ship design, we have selected the best available propulsion equipment.”
Johan Hansten, Sales Director, Wärtsilä Marine Power, said: “Wärtsilä has worked closely with both the ship owner and the Karstensen yard earlier, and we are delighted to continue these relationships for this project. The Faroe Island fishing fleet typically operates in harsh sea and weather conditions, so operational reliability is a key issue, which is why the choice of Wärtsilä propulsion equipment is particularly significant.”
The Wärtsilä equipment is scheduled for delivery to the yard in early 2023.
