Finnish technology firm Wärtsilä has secured an order from NovaAlgoma to provide a propulsion package for methanol-ready cement carrier vessel.
Expected to become the world’s largest of its kind, the 38,000dwt vessel is being built at Zhejiang Xingle Shipbuilding in China. The ship is scheduled for commissioning by the end of 2026.
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NovaAlgoma is a joint venture between Nova Marine Group and Algoma Central Corporation.
The NovaAlgoma’s vessel will feature a “state of the art” cold ironing system that makes use of green energies combined with exhaust gas recycling to generate electricity.
It also features an air lubricating system to help reduce the sea water resistance that could lead to enhanced efficiency, fuel consumption reduction and lower emissions.
Wärtsilä’s propulsion package for the vessel includes dual Wärtsilä 32 engines, two gearboxes, and one auxiliary Wärtsilä 25 engine.
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By GlobalDataIt also includes two controllable pitch propellers, three selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust after-treatment systems, one tunnel thruster, the propulsion control system, two shaft generators (PTO/PTI) and engine accessory items.
The firm plans to commence delivery of the equipment in November 2025.
Designed for its maintenance efficiency and operational longevity, the Wärtsilä 32 engine offers fuel flexibility. This allows for future upgrades to methanol operation.
Wärtsilä’s propulsion solutions are designed to maximise efficiency through a gearbox that enables the use of a larger propeller diameter.
Wärtsilä Marine president and Wärtsilä Corporation executive vice-president Roger Holm said: “Nova and Wärtsilä share a joint commitment to decarbonise shipping operations within the maritime industry.
“With this integrated package we are taking a holistic approach to the operation of this innovative vessel. This will allow us to support Nova with its sustainability goals around minimising emissions and ensuring the most efficient energy utilisation during operations.”
Earlier this month, Swedish product company Climeon secured a contract for the supply of its organic rankine cycle (ORC) waste heat recovery technology, HeatPower 300 system, for NovaAlgoma’s methanol-ready vessel.
The HeatPower 300 system is planned to be installed as owner-furnished equipment on the newbuild. Using ORC process, the technology can convert low-temperature heat into clean, carbon free electricity.
In October 2024, Wärtsilä launched its NextDF technology for its Wärtsilä 25DF dual-fuel engine to lower methane emissions from ships.
