Wärtsilä Secures Maintenance Flexibility Agreement for the World's Largest Shallow Draft LNG Carrier Wärtsilä, a technology group, has entered into a 15-year Technical Management Agreement with China LNG Shipping (International) Company Ltd. (CLSICO) to ensure the operational reliability and maintenance planning flexibility of the 'Dapeng Princess,' the world's largest shallow draft LNG carrier. This agreement, which was booked as an order intake by Wärtsilä in July 2023, covers constant data monitoring and maintenance support for the vessel's three Wärtsilä 34DF dual-fuel engines and gas valve units.

The comprehensive scope of the agreement also includes the implementation of Wärtsilä's Dynamic Maintenance Planning solution, aimed at maximizing the time between overhauls and enhancing scheduling flexibility. Furthermore, it incorporates Expert Insight, a predictive maintenance solution by Wärtsilä, which proactively prevents potential issues, ensuring optimal asset availability.

According to Andrew Johnston, General Manager of CLSICO, "The 'Dapeng Princess' is a new and crucial addition to our fleet. We want to ensure that its performance and operational reliability consistently remain at their peak, which is why we have chosen to leverage the support offered by Wärtsilä."

Henrik Wilhelms, Director of Agreement Sales at Wärtsilä Marine Power, expressed satisfaction with the agreement, emphasizing its role in facilitating cost-efficient maintenance and maximizing the ship's uptime. He highlighted the importance of efficiency and flexibility in the context of their Lifecycle Agreement approach, which aids customers in optimizing operations and achieving their decarbonization and sustainability objectives. "Wärtsilä secures 15-year agreement with China LNG Shipping for 'Dapeng Princess,' the world's largest shallow draft LNG carrier. This deal ensures peak performance and reliability with data monitoring, maintenance support, and predictive solutions. #MaritimeTech #LNGCarrier"