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Wärtsilä receives further orders for its LNG cargo handling system
The technology group Wärtsilä has received two more orders for its complete LNG cargo handling and fuel system. The contract has been awarded by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, the yard building two LNG bunkering vessels for which the Wärtsilä systems will be …
Jun 23, 2021 / Curious
Wärtsilä Cargo Handling and Fuel Supply Systems again selected for Oriental Energy vessels
The technology group Wärtsilä will supply the Cargo Handling and LPG Fuel Supply Systems for two new very large gas carrier vessels (VLGC) being built for China-based Oriental Energy, a company mainly focusing on operation of PDH (Propane …
May 12, 2021 / Vessels
Wärtsilä to deliver Cargo Handling and Fuel Supply systems for six very large LPG carrier vessels
The technology group Wärtsilä has won the contract to supply the Cargo Handling and Fuel Supply systems for six new 93,000 m3 capacity Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) carrier vessels. The ships are being built at the Jiangnan Shipyard in China for …
Mar 22, 2021 / Curious
Wärtsilä cargo handling system design selected for new Very Large Ethane Carrier vessels
The technology group Wärtsilä’s proven experience in delivering cargo handling systems for gas carriers has been cited as a key consideration in the award of a new contract for Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLEC). The Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) …
Oct 26, 2020 / Vessels
Turkish Shipowners and Operators Güngen Invest In Kongsberg Simulators For Crew Training In Sustainable Cargo Handling
Kongsberg Digital has won a contract with Turkish shipowners and operators Güngen Maritime & Trading A/S for delivery of a K-Sim Cargo Handling Simulator, interfaced to a real KONGSBERG K-Chief 600 marine automation system. The K-Sim Cargo …
Jun 22, 2020 / Curious
Höegh’s RoRo solution ensures safety for sensitive breakbulk shipment
Transporting sensitive cargo across the world requires careful cargo handling and meticulous planning. The stakes are even higher when transhipment is required.Recently the Breakbulk team in India was presented with the task to transport a 55 metric …
Feb 17, 2020 / Curious
Wärtsilä equipment package the key for fuel efficiency in new LNG vessel
The technology group Wärtsilä’s integrated propulsion and cargo handling solution will deliver high efficiency for a new 30,000 cbm LNG vessel. The ship is being built at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) in South Korea on behalf of Norway based …
Apr 8, 2019 / Vessels