The four new 10,700 DWT geared tweendeckers being built for Netherlands-based Vertom Group at India’s Chowgule Shipyards (see earlier story) will have a Wärtsilä integrated hybrid propulsion solution. Combining the Wärtsilä 25
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The four new 10,700 DWT geared tweendeckers being built for Netherlands-based Vertom Group at India’s Chowgule Shipyards (see earlier story) will have a Wärtsilä integrated hybrid propulsion solution. Combining the Wärtsilä 25 medium-speed four-stroke engine with a hybrid propulsion drive train with PTO/PTI/PTH, the package is designed to optimize vessel propulsion efficiency, while enabling sailing modes on batteries without using combustion power.
“After the success of the diesel-electric propulsion concept in the short-sea sector, Vertom has once again embraced the challenge, this time for vessels with a transatlantic sailing profile,” says Thomas van Meerkerk, who is responsible for business development & innovation at Vertom Group. “The Vertom 10,700 design seamlessly integrates cutting-edge innovation with an economically viable approach, with a strong focus on reducing the carbon footprint. We are grateful for the collaboration and support from Wärtsilä, who are committed to contributing to this project.”
The full scope of Wärtsilä’s supply includes the Wärtsilä 25 engine, NOx reducer, gearbox, controllable pitch
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