Dockwise T-0 to have Wärtsilä propulsion package

Wärtsilä has been awarded the contract to supply a total propulsion package for the T-0, the 270 m long next generation semisubmersible heavy lift vessel ordered at Hyundai Heavy Industries by Dockwise Shipping BV.

The scope of supply for the contract specifies two Wärtsilä 6L38 engines and two Wärtsilä 12V38 engines for the ship’s main propulsion, and one Wärtsilä 6L20 auxiliary engine. Wärtsilä will also supply the reduction gear system, two controllable pitch propellers, two retractable thrusters and one bow thruster.

With a unique bowless design, the T-0 is set for delivery from the shipbuilder in 2012 and will be capable of transporting complete Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) units for the offshore industry.

Arthur Boogaard, General Manager, Business Sales, Wärtsilä Ship Power commented: “This is a major project and a very important vessel that will be operating around the world. It is the largest ship of its type ever built with a unique and new design, and it is, therefore, a great honor for Wärtsilä to have been selected to supply the entire propulsion solution and other equipment. Our strong reputation as the industry’s leading systems integrator was a critical factor in the selection process. We have also enjoyed a long term relationship with Dockwise, and have successfully partnered them in other major projects.”

April 19, 2011