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106Maritime Reporter & Engineering News Wärtsilä X72 Engines for Six Vessels Wärtsilä will supply its new Wärtsilä X72 licensed engines to power six new vessels for two Singapore based shipping companies. Wärtsilä equipment will be installed on four container vessels that Pacific International Lines (PIL) has or- dered from Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company (DSIC), in China, and on two bulk carriers being built by Bohai Ship- building Heavy Industry Co. Ltd. (BSHIC) also in China. The Wärtsilä X72 will serve as the main engine for these ships, with delivery of the first en- gines scheduled for early 2014."The maritime sector continues to con-front the need to achieve lower opera- tional costs and better environmental performance,? said Martin Wernli, Vice President, Wärtsilä Ship Power, 2-stroke. "In fact, compared to similar vessels that have recently been delivered, the bulk carriers' fuel consumption can be reducedby approximately 5 tons/day, while the container vessels can achieve savings of 4 tons/day." The low-speed Generation X engine se- ries was launched in May 2011 with two mid-sized engines, the Wärtsilä X62 and Wärtsilä X72, designed specifically for merchant vessels that use mid-size, low- speed engines; such as Panamax to Cape- size bulk carriers, Aframax to Suezmax tankers, and Feeder to Panamax container vessels. The series includes also the Wärtsilä X35 and X40, which cover the small bore end of the market, such as small bulk car- riers, product tankers, general cargo ves- sels, reefers, feeder container ships, andsmall LPG carriers. The first of these electronically controlled, low speed en- gines was started in November 2011 and passed its factory test in February 2012. The recently introduced Wärtsilä X92 is a direct response to the container ship-ping industry's move towards larger ship sizes and more efficient propulsion sys- tems. To date, a total of 24 Wärtsilä Gen- eration X engines have already been ordered since their market introduction. Youve known us for quality rigging products since 1890.Our compre- hensive block, fairlead, sheave and alloy forging lines have met the chal- lenges of the most demanding appli-cations around the world.And in the process, weve proudly taken part in the shaping of American history; from salvage operations at Pearl Harbor and construction of the Grand Coulee Dam to San Franciscos BART and the space shuttle. Whatever your applications, were committed to serving you with the finest in standard and customengineered products.For further information contact your nearest dealer or call us at:503/651-3175Skookum PO Box 280, Hubbard, OR 97032 FAX 503/651-3409 Now more than ever, Skookum signifies value in todays cost-conscious world. Blocks & RiggingAN ULVEN COMPANY 1-800-547-8211 ? www.skookumco.com SINCE 1890Smith Berger Marine, Inc.builds a full range of Shark Jaws for AnchorHandling Tug Supply vessels. Standard ratings are 100, 200, 350, 500 and 750 metric tons and all units have Quick Release at the rated load.Smith Berger flexibility allows us to customize our equipment to suit theoperating characteristics of your vessel. Third party certification, loadtests, release tests and load monitoring systems are available options. Rely on the 100 year history of Smith Berger to outfit your vessel with our rugged and dependable equipment.SMITHBERGERMARINE, INC.OFFERSA COMPLETELINEOF SHARK JAWS ? TOWING PINS ? STERN ROLLERS Smith Berger Marine, Inc.7915 10th Ave., S., Seattle, WA 98108 USA Tel. 206.764.4650 ? Toll Free 888.726.1688 ? Fax 206.764.4653 E-mail: [email protected] ? Web: www.smithberger.com SAFE - RELIABLE - ECONOMICALWärtsilä will supply its new Wärtsilä X72 licensed engines topower 6 new vessels.MR#11 (106-113):MR Template 11/6/2012 10:44 AM Page 106