Wärtsilä Gas Solutions has been contracted to supply the cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems for six newbuild medium-sized gas carrier (MGC) vessels, which Wärtsilä says strengthens its market position in this sector.
The new vessels are being constructed at the Jiangsu Yangzi-Mitsui (Yamic) Shipbuilding yard in China for a Japanese shipowner. They will transport and operate with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The Wärtsilä solutions are designed to ensure the ships’ safe and efficient operation with LPG cargo and fuel.
Barry Yang, Sales Manager, Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, China said: “We have worked closely with the YAMIC yard earlier, and we are pleased to continue this good relationship. This order is an important endorsement of the strong position that Wärtsilä’s cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems have established with this category of vessels.”
The Yamic yard is a joint venture between Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group and Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding. The Wärtsilä equipment is scheduled for delivery to the yard commencing in April 2025.
Image: Wärtsilä Gas Solutions will supply cargo handling and fuel gas systems to six new MGCs (credit: Jiangsu Yangzi-Mitsui)
