Wärtsilä in LCA with CMA CGM
The agreement will encompass work on 14 vessels (Source: Wärtsilä)
Wärtsilä has signed a Lifecycle Agreement (LCA) with CMA CGM subsidiary CMA Ships, covering 14 large LNG-fuelled container vessels, including five of 15,000 TEU and nine of 23,000TEU.
Each of the vessels operates using WinGD two-stroke main engines and four Wärtsilä four-stroke auxiliary engines and gas valve units (GVUs).
The agreement will leverage Wärtsilä’s Expert Insight predictive maintenance service, which the company says will keep costs down for CMA. The deal involves dynamic spare parts ordering and inventories, and 24/7 remote operational support.
“The management of new fuels such as LNG can be complex and costly,” said Xavier Leclercq, vice president, Newbuilding, CMA CGM. “This agreement with Wärtsilä will help us secure ship operations and optimise engine maintenance costs. We appreciate the cooperation and support that Wärtsilä continues to provide us in meeting our customer needs as effectively as possible.”
“CMA CGM are well known for delivering reliable, flexible and sustainable shipping services around the globe,” said Andrea Morgante, VP, Performance Services - Wärtsilä Marine. “It’s why this agreement has been tailored to meet their specific needs, giving them the peace of mind that their ships will continue to meet customer expectations.”
