Wärtsilä Propulsion Package For Dockwise Type 0
Wärtsilä has been awarded the contract to supply a total propulsion package for a new semi-submersible heavy lift vessel. With an overall length of 270 m, this ship is the largest of its type ever to be built. The scope of supply for the contract specifies two Wärtsilä 6L38 engines and two 12V38 engines for the ship’s main propulsion, and one 6L20 auxiliary engine. Wärtsilä will also supply the reduction gear system and two controllable pitch propellers. Wärtsilä will also supply two retractable thrusters and one bow thruster.
Unique Design
The equipment has been ordered by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd who will build the ship for the owner and operator, Dockwise Shipping BV, the Netherlands-based provider of transportation and logistics services for heavy marine applications. The vessel is scheduled to be launched in the fourth quarter of 2012. The unique design of the vessel represents a new generation in heavy lift transport ships. It is an entirely fresh concept that is capable of transporting complete floating, production, storage and offloading (FPSO) units for the offshore industry.
Dockwise Shipping BV currently operates a fleet of 19 semi-submersible heavy transport vessels, which is the largest and most versatile fleet of its type in the world.