Wärtsilä will supply its latest addition to the company’s range of engines, the future-proof Wärtsilä 25, to three new fishing vessels for Faroese owners.
These are the 44-metre newbuild ordered by Varðin from the MEST yard in Tórshavn, plus two vessels ordered for joint ownership by Varðin and Framherji.
The modular, upgradeable design of the Wärtsilä 25 engine will allow Vardin to reduce vessel fuel consumption and emissions, while providing the capability of running on alternative fuels whenever viable – without any loss of performance. All engines will also be fitted with Wärtsilä’s Selective Catalytic Reduction system to support emissions abatement by significantly reducing the level of nitrogen oxides in the exhaust gas.
‘The selection of a Wärtsilä 25 engine reflects our pursuit of a perfect balance between reliability, efficiency, lifecycle operating costs, and sustainability. After careful consideration and thorough comparison with alternative engines, the Wärtsilä 25 emerges as the optimal solution for our vessel,’ said Varðin’s CTO Sámal Joensen.
‘Its advanced technology and reliable performance, combined with environmentally friendly features and fuel efficiency, as well as its readiness to operate with alternative fuels in the future, have made it the preferred choice for our future operations.’
The Wärtsilä 25 is a medium-speed four-stroke marine engine, designed to be future-proof with a modular system that enables an easy upgrade for operating with future low or zero carbon fuels, as they become available. Available in cylinder configurations from 6L to 9L and with a power output ranging from 1.7–3.4 MW, the Wärtsilä 25 is available in diesel and dual-fuel versions and the Wärtsilä 25 will also be the first four-stroke ammonia-fuelled marine engine.
‘In the competitive fishing industry, costs, reliability, and efficiency are central to everything, and the choice of the Wärtsilä 25 engine caters to these demanding needs,’ commented Stefan Nysjö, VP Power Supply at Wärtsilä Marine.
‘We are excited to extend our long-time relationship with Vardin and to support them in preparing for their transition to alternative fuels in the future.’
