The Wärtsilä 31 engine has been recognised as being the world’s most efficient 4-stroke diesel engine.

Wärtsilä 31 Main Engine to Power New Fuel Efficient Fishing Vessel

The technology group Wärtsilä has been selected to provide its Wärtsilä 31 main engine, the propulsion machinery, and the auxiliary engines for a new state-of-the-art pelagic trawler under construction at a Norwegian shipyard.

The vessel has been ordered by Research Fishing Co based in Lerwick, Shetland Islands. The order with Wärtsilä was booked in April 2017. There is an option for a second vessel.

In specifying the Wärtsilä solutions, the customer cited the need for the latest technologies in order to optimise the total efficiency of the vessel. The Wärtsilä 31 engine has been recognised by Guinness World Records as being the world’s most efficient 4-stroke diesel engine. This will be the first 12-cylinder version of this engine ordered.

The ship is a modern Pelagic Trawler, where the latest technology is used. This applies to all equipment on board, all winches are electrically powered to reduce oil spills and pollution in the event of leaks. Even the fish pump is electrically operated and is the first of its kind in the world for use within pelagic fishery.

In addition, Wärtsilä will supply the gearbox, the controllable pitch propeller with the Wärtsilä ProTouch propulsion control system, as well as one 8-cylinder and one 6-cylinder Wärtsilä 20 auxiliary engines. Delivery of the Wärtsilä equipment is scheduled to commence in November 2017.

“The Wärtsilä 31 engine is in a class of its own regarding fuel efficiency and total cost of ownership. Its efficiency reduces exhaust emission levels, and provides extended intervals between service requirements. We are proud to have been selected to provide a complete package of solutions for this extremely modern fishing vessel,” says Stefan Wiik, Vice President, Engines, Wärtsilä Marine Solutions.

The Wärtsilä 31 is the first of a new generation of medium speed engines, designed to set a new benchmark in efficiency and overall emissions performance.

“This vessel has been designed to meet our needs well into the future. For this reason the machinery onboard has to be the best available, and we believe that by selecting Wärtsilä this requirement is achieved,” says Gary Williamson, Skipper & Co owner.

When delivered in the autumn of 2018, this 79.8 metre long Skipsteknisk designed vessel will operate in Scottish fishing grounds. 

The Auxpac auxiliary generating sets are supplied as pre-engineered and pre-commissioned standard packages.

About Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in advanced technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising sustainable innovation and total efficiency, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2016, Wärtsilä's net sales totalled EUR 4.8 billion with approximately 18,000 employees. The company has operations in over 200 locations in more than 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

Source: Wärtsilä

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