Wartsila pens 16-year service deal with Seapeak Maritime for 10 LNGCs

Finland-based technology company Wartsila has signed a 16-year service agreement with shipping company Seapeak Maritime for 10 LNG carriers (LNGCs), Wartsila announced on July 30. The contract is an extension of an earlier Wartsila lifecycle agreement for these vessels, with the new order booked in Q1 2024.

The new agreement, designed for 72,000 running hours, aims to increase the engines’ time between overhauls to 30,000 operating hours. The enhanced maintenance performance enabled by this agreement will provide a new level of support for the operator, Wartsila stated.

The scope of the agreement includes remote 24/7 operational support from Wartsila experts, dynamic maintenance planning, Wartsila’s predictive maintenance service, Expert Insight, scheduled spare parts, and field service for larger and more complex issues.

“Optimal maintenance procedures for the ship’s engines and equipment add considerable value through enhanced efficiency and reduced operating costs,” said Andrea Morgante, vice president, performance service at Wartsila Marine.