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Wärtsilä signs optimised maintenance contract with the Irish Naval Service for offshore patrol vessels

Wärtsilä signs a five-year contract with the Irish Naval Service to ensure the efficiency and reliability of four offshore patrol vessels, using artificial intelligence and innovative predictive maintenance services. The company is looking to replicate this model in key markets such as Chile.

Publicada: Monday 2 de December del 2024
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Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a five-year Optimised Maintenance contract with the Irish Naval Service, covering four of its offshore patrol vessels (OPVs). This agreement aims to ensure operational reliability and offers long-term cost predictability. The Irish Naval Service’s positive experience with Wärtsilä has been instrumental in achieving this agreement, which was registered by Wärtsilä in January 2024. ‘We have full confidence in Wärtsilä’s capabilities. This agreement will help us achieve the level of efficiency and reliability we are looking for, while also improving the environmental performance of these ships,’ said Lieutenant Commander Cian O’Mearain. The scope of this contract includes maintenance planning, 24/7 operational support and Wärtsilä’s Expert Insight predictive maintenance solution, which uses artificial intelligence to monitor equipment in real time. This allows for significantly reduced downtime and remote troubleshooting, thus maximising the operational availability of the vessels. Wärtsilä will also provide crew training services, technical advice, comprehensive maintenance planning and spare parts. Each of the four vessels operates with Wärtsilä 26 engines, controllable pitch propellers, gearboxes, and Enviroguard and Floodguard shaft seals. This agreement between Wärtsilä and the Irish Naval Service is an example of the kind of engagement Wärtsilä is looking to develop in other maritime markets, such as Chile. With its presence at Exponaval, Wärtsilä reaffirms its interest in providing innovative solutions and optimised support that contribute to efficiency and sustainability in naval operations, demonstrating its leadership in predictive maintenance and advanced technology in the Latin American region.

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