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Wärtsilä HY debuts in Oslo at Nor-Shipping; ? rst order received from Rimorchiatori Riuniti

Wärtsilä’s HY Hybrid Power Module

In Oslo at Norshipping 2017 Wärtsilä launched Wärtsilä HY ent pending automation procedure. In addition, the reduction

Hybrid Power Module, a fully integrated hybrid power module in engine operating hours lowers maintenance requirements combining engines, energy storage system and power elec- and extends the intervals between overhauls. Lloyds Register tronics optimized to work together through a newly developed (LR) has issued an Approval in Principle (AIP) certi? cate for energy management system (EMS). While the company de- the Wärtsilä HY, and the Wärtsilä HY will have dedicated ver- buted the system in Norway, it also announced its inaugural sions for each category of vessels. While the ? rst versions order fo installation on Rimorchiatori Riuniti’s new tug boat being made available will be designed for tugs and medium

According to the manufacturer, the new system will provide sized ferries, the company also sees big potential in other a wide range of customer bene? ts through increased oper- types of vessels as well. The ? rst order for the new Wärtsilä ational ef? ciency and ? exibility, resulting in lower fuel con- HY has been placed by Italy based Rimorchiatori Riuniti, the sumption, reduced emissions and improved vessel perfor- biggest owner and operator of tugs in the Mediterranean Sea mance. When operating in ‘Green Mode’ zero emissions can region with a ? eet of approximately 100 vessels. The Wärt- be achieved. Smokeless operation is also achievable at all silä HY will be dedicated to a project for a new 80 TBP (tons load points and in all operating modes, thanks to a new pat- bollard pull) harbor tug.

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