Finnish-based technology group, Wärtsilä has signed a 10-year lifecycle agreement with Hong Kong based, OPearl LNG Ship Management covering 14 LNGCs.
This agreement is designed to ensure the vessels’ maximum operational reliability by enabling flexible maintenance scheduling and optimising time between overhauls (TBO).
Global LNG demand is rising, making prompt deliveries essential and Wärtsilä’s support agreement will help OPearl’s LNGCs maintain strong operational reliability.
The agreement includes Wärtsilä’s dynamic maintenance planning solution, which will provide flexible maintenance scheduling and extended maintenance intervals, 24/7 remote operational support, as well as contract management.
It also includes expert insight, Wärtsilä's predictive maintenance solution that uses real-time vessel data to detect potential issues and assist in optimising operation and maintenance.
The 14 vessels covered by this agreement will be delivered between 3Q25 and 2Q27. Each LNGC will be fitted with two 6-cylinder and two 8-cylinder Wärtsilä 34DF dual-fuel engines.
They will also each feature four Wärtsilä gas valve units (GVU).
OPearl LNG Ship Management was established in December, 2023 as a joint venture by China Merchant LNG, CNOOC and NYK to serve as the shipmanagement arm for all three stakeholders.
