Technology group Wartsila has signed a 16-year Lifecycle Agreement with Seapeak Maritime (Glasgow) Ltd, one of the largest independent owner-operators of liquefied gas vessels, according to the company's release. The contract covers ten LNG carriers and is an extension of an earlier Wartsila Lifecycle Agreement for these vessels. The new order was booked by Wartsila in Q1 2024.
The global demand for LNG is rising, and is expected to continue to rise over the coming years, which is driving a need for fewer maintenance interventions in LNG Carriers in operation. This is especially key as the vessels under this service agreement operate in a highly dynamic and fast-moving market environment, with ongoing challenges around predicting vessel schedules and voyage times. The new agreement, which is based on 72,000 running hours, is designed to increase the engines’ time between overhauls to 30,000 operating hours. The enhanced maintenance performance enabled by this agreement will result in a new level of support for the operator.
The scope of the agreement includes remote 24/7 operational support from Wartsila experts, Dynamic Maintenance planning, Wartsila’s predictive maintenance service Expert Insight, scheduled spare parts, and field service for larger and more complex issues. Wartsila will also provide a full-time Contract Manager in Seapeak’s Glasgow office.
Wartsila’s Expert Insight is a predictive maintenance service that combines artificial intelligence techniques and advanced diagnostics with Wartsila’s OEM expertise to identify anomalous behaviour. It proactively identifies and highlights potential failures and early indications of equipment deterioration. Today there are hundreds of vessels all over the world benefiting from the added layer of protection of Wartsila’s service agreements, offering actionable advice to ship owners and operators looking to ensure optimal operation and reduce unplanned maintenance of their vessels.
This agreement took effect from January 2024.