Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the Cargo Handling Systems (CHS) for four new medium gas carrier vessels, expected to primarily carry ammonia. The 45,000 m3 capacity ships are under construction at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) yard in Korea for UK and Singapore-based Purus.
The order was placed by HMD and booked by Wärtsilä in Q4 2023. HMD is a key customer of Wärtsilä in the region’s medium gas carrier market, and the two companies have cooperated on several new build projects.
Cargo handling solutions
Wärtsilä has a market-pioneering position in cargo handling solutions for gas carriers. The company continues to develop innovative solutions that enhance the safety, reliability, and efficiency of gas cargo handling.
“This order further strengthens our position in the medium gas carrier market in Korea,” commented Patrick Ha, Sales Manager, Cargo Handling Systems, Wärtsilä Gas Solutions.
Gas carriers
The Wärtsilä equipment is scheduled for delivery to the yard in Q3 2024
"We are delighted to continue our close relationship with HMD for this class of ships, and we are pleased to add Purus to our impressive list of references."
The Wärtsilä equipment is scheduled for delivery to the yard in Q3 2024, and the first of the four ships is expected to commence commercial operations in the latter half of 2025.
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions
Wärtsilä Gas Solutions is a market pioneer with innovative systems and lifecycle solutions for the gas value chain. Its main focus areas are the handling of gas in seaborne transport (storage, fuel, transfer, and BOG management), gas to power, liquefaction, and biogas solutions.
Wartsila helps customers on their journey toward a sustainable future through a focus on lifecycle performance, innovation, and digitalisation.
Purus
Purus is a world pioneer in providing global energy customers with maritime services for the gas transport and offshore wind industries.
They own and operate one of the world’s largest and youngest fleets of gas carriers, construction service operation vessels (C/SOVs), and crew transfer vessels (CTVs) and, together with Wärtsilä, are at the forefront of decarbonising the maritime sector.