A new LNG-powered ferry ordered by Caronte & Tourist Isole Minori, an Italian company, is being built at the Sefine shipyard in Turkey with main parts supplied by LNG-as-marine fuel pioneer, Wärtsilä.
With the order placed in the first quarter of 2021, technology group, Wärtsilä will supply the main and auxiliary engines, in addition to the fuel storage and supply system for the vessel.
As the shipping industry moves towards lowering emissions, the use of LNG is becoming more and more commonplace. Containing no sulphur or particulate matter, LNG also emits low levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and 20% less carbon dioxide emissions than when using HFO fuel.
Wärtsilä are to fill an order requesting two Wärtsilä 34DF dual-fuel main engines, two Wärtsilä 20DF dual-fuel auxiliary engines, two Wärtsilä Gas Valve Units, and a Wärtsilä LNGPac fuel storage, supply, and control system. With the equipment delivery scheduled for Spring 2022, the ferry itself is anticipated to be delivered in 2023.
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