Wärtsilä will supply a propulsion and power package for a new 75m long fishing trawler being built at Karstensens shipyard in Denmark for Scottish owners and operators Wiseman Fishing Co and Northbay Fishing Co.
The vessel will feature a Wärtsilä 31 main engine, two Wärtsilä 14 power generating sets, a gearbox and a controllable pitch propeller (CPP). The Wärtsilä 31 engine has been recognised by Guinness World Records as being the world’s most efficient 4-stroke diesel engine.
“The Wärtsilä 31 engine has outstanding fuel efficiency and we have installed it in several other of our newbuilds," said Kent Damgaard, director at Karstensens shipyard. "The Wärtsilä 14 is an exciting newcomer for us, and we are confident that it is the right choice for this and possible future ships that we build."
In designing the trawler, the aim has been to achieve the best power density, the most efficient performance, and the lowest possible emission levels in order to achieve minimal environmental impact.
Henrik Wilhelms, director offshore and special vessels at Wärtsilä, commented: "Fishing is necessary for feeding the world’s growing population, and while fishing operations are very diverse, the one common ambition is to be even more sustainable. It is important for us to know that this project supports the industry’s sustainability."
The Wärtsilä equipment is scheduled for delivery to Karstensens shipyard in spring 2021. Both the shipyard and Wiseman Fishing are longstanding customers of Wärtsilä.
