Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has extended the existing maintenance agreement it has with Höegh LNG Fleet Management (HLNG). The five-year extension includes the delivery of spare parts and field maintenance services, as well as Wärtsilä’s latest digital solutions.
The agreement covers the maintenance of Wärtsilä 50DF dual-fuel engines installed on ten vessels, nine of which operate as floating storage and regasification units (FSRU). One such FSRU, the Höegh Esperanza, is currently being used to supply gas to the new LNG terminal in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, Wärtsilä said in its statement.
The company further noted that the scope of the agreement includes digital solutions such as Wärtsilä’s Expert Insight predictive maintenance service, remote operational support, data-driven dynamic maintenance planning and service management of fluids
Also included is the use of a new collaboration application. The application facilitates communication between the HLNG technical crew and Wärtsilä experts and manages all necessary reports. HLNG has direct access to Wärtsilä centers of expertise that offer 24/7 support and guidance, according to the release.
“We recognize Wärtsilä as a technology leader in developing efficiency-based solutions that support decarbonization efforts, which is an important goal for our company. We believe this renewed agreement provides a strong foundation for continued cooperation and a partnership for joint projects towards decarbonized operations,” said Nils Jakob Hasle, SVP, Head of Fleet Management at Höegh LNG.
“The renewal of the previous agreement is an endorsement of its value to our customer. It also positions Wärtsilä to continue to support Höegh LNG in its journey of decarbonisation and digital development. Expert Insight and the remote support services that offer enable proactive problem solving without the physical presence of a service engineer. These services also reduce the environmental footprint and address cybersecurity concerns,” said Henrik Wilhelms, Director of Agreement Sales from Wärtsilä.
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