Wärtsilä has signed a service agreement with Norwegian fleet operator Knutsen OAS, which covers the reliquefaction plant for four LNG carrier vessels, and is designed to optimise their day-to-day operational performance.
The scope of the agreement includes Wärtsilä’s digital Operim (Operational Performance Improvement and Monitoring) system. This provides real-time data on Wärtsilä’s onboard equipment, thus enabling expert management and control to deliver cost-savings and more efficient operations. Wärtsilä will provide expert technical support, as well as servicing and spare parts support.
Bjørn Hagland Hansen, Fleet Manager LNG, Knutsen OAS Shipping, said: “The digital and technical support provided by Wärtsilä are expected to be extremely valuable to us. Having the cargo plant operating at optimal performance at all times will both increase efficiency and reduce our maintenance costs.”
Sharique Sayed, Business Development Manager, Services, Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, added: “We are able to monitor the equipment in real-time, and have a daily dialogue with the ships’ crews to ensure the best possible performance and deliver any necessary troubleshooting advice. We have enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Knutsen, and this agreement strengthens our collaboration even further.”
Wärtsilä will provide advice on maintenance of the reliquefaction plant and supply spare parts during dry-docking of the vessels. The agreement will enter into effect from June 2022 and is valid for five years.
