First UK dual-fuel newbuilds get Wärtsilä engines

Constructed at Ferguson Marine Engineering in Glasgow, the two ro-ro passenger ferries, besides being the first dual-fuel vessels for CMAL, will also be the first ever dual-fuel ships to be built in the UK.

Slated to enter service during the second half of 2018, the ferries will operate on various routes along the west coast of Scotland.

Each vessel will be supplied ships will feature a twin screw mechanical propulsion driveline, driven by two 6-cylinder Wärtsilä 34DF main engines capable of switching between LNG or conventional diesel fuels, two 6-cylinder Wärtsilä 20DF auxiliary engines, gearboxes and controllable pitch propeller systems (CPP) including the Wärtsilä Energopac optimised propulsion and manoeuvring system, tunnel thrusters, the Wärtsilä LNGPac storage and supply system.

"Wärtsilä is proud to have been selected as the major machinery provider for these new ferries, which represent a significant milestone for the British maritime sector,” said Aaron Bresnahan, vp of Sales at Wärtsilä Marine Solutions. "By integrating the various systems we are able to optimise the operational efficiencies, thereby reducing fuel consumption and minimising the vessels' environmental footprint.”

“This project highlights the fact that high-end, technologically advanced commercial shipbuilding is again present in Scotland. We value Wärtsilä's contribution as an important partner, not only in providing us with the latest dual-fuel technologies, but also through its comprehensive range of project support competences. The project is at the forefront of marine engineering within the global ferry sector," said Liam Campbell, md of Ferguson Marine Engineering.

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