Technology group Wärtsilä has secured an order to supply its EnergoFlow solution and Fixed Pitch Propellers (FPP) for three Pure Car/Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessels owned by Sallaum Lines, a global RoRo cargo operator.
These upgrades will significantly enhance the propulsion efficiency of the vessels, leading to reduced fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions. Wärtsilä booked the order in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Achieving the shipping industry’s 2050 net-zero goals requires transformative changes in vessel operations, including adopting various carbon-reducing technologies for existing ships.
The three PCTC vessels—each operational for 15 years—underwent a detailed analysis and modelling process as part of Wärtsilä’s tailored Decarbonisation Programme. This enabled Sallaum Lines to select the most effective solutions to reduce environmental impact across its fleet.
“Wärtsilä’s Decarbonisation Programme has greatly helped us as we strive to minimise the environmental impact of our operations. By adding the Wärtsilä innovations to these three vessels, we are taking an important step forward towards meeting our sustainability goals,” stated Puneet Arora, Head of Technical at Sallaum Lines.
Wärtsilä’s Fixed Pitch Propellers (FPPs) are engineered for optimal performance and efficiency, while also minimizing noise and vibration levels. Specifically designed for the existing fleet market, the Wärtsilä EnergoFlow is an innovative pre-swirl stator that enhances the inflow to the propeller, effectively reducing fuel consumption and emissions across all operating conditions.
The three vessels to receive these upgrades are Silver Queen, Silver Moon, and Silver Sky. Each of these 183-meter-long PCTCs can carry 4,900 cars. By enhancing their propulsion efficiency, these solutions will not only lower emissions but also reduce operating costs.
“Our Decarbonisation Programme is designed to support owners and operators invest in the most appropriate solutions for their particular vessels,” commented Rajan Khanna, Head of Sales for Middle East at Wärtsilä Marine. “With increasing pressure within the industry to decarbonise, we applaud Sallaum Lines for taking action to proactively implement solutions which will help them to maximise operational efficiency and minimise the environmental impact of their vessels.”
