Posted:
February 21, 2014
Totem Ocean Trailer Express announced Feb. 18 that Wärtsilä will supply main engines, generators and integrated LNG storage and fuel gas handling systems (LNGPac™) for the largest LNG conversions ever undertaken in North America.
The Orca Class ships Midnight Sun and North Star will be converted to LNG from diesel-electric. Both ships operate in the Jones Act trade between Washington State and Alaska and are manned in all licensed positions by American Maritime Officers.
In making this decision, Totem Ocean President John Parrott cited Wärtsilä's proven technology as a deciding factor in the company's selection. Parrott emphasized that "maintaining reliable, on time service is critical to Totem Ocean's customers as well as the economy and citizens of Alaska."
The contract was signed in the fourth quarter of 2013, and executives from both companies met Feb. 17, 2014 in Tacoma, Wash. to announce the project, Totem Ocean reported.
"Today marks the beginning of a long relationship between our two companies," Parrott said. "Our relationship will outlast this project to extend over the 35-plus year life of our vessels."
The two Orca Class roll-on/roll-off cargo ships transport about one-third of all the goods required by the people of Alaska, including food, household goods, vehicles, construction materials and military supply support, Totem Ocean reported.
"It is an unprecedentedly exciting time to be in the maritime industry," said President and CEO of Wärtsilä Corporation Björn Rosengren. "Economic constraints and the need to comply with environmental legislation have combined to accelerate the switch to LNG fuel. Wärtsilä is uniquely positioned to enable this transition since we have been a leader in developing the appropriate technology for nearly 30 years. We look forward to working with TOTE on converting the Midnight Sun and North Star to LNG so that they can realize the benefits that LNG as a marine fuel can provide."
The complete announcement is available online.
Totem Ocean chooses Wärtsilä technology for conversion of Orca Class ships to LNG
Totem Ocean Trailer Express announced Feb. 18 that Wärtsilä will supply main engines, generators and integrated LNG storage and fuel gas handling systems (LNGPac™) for the largest LNG conversions ever undertaken in North America.
The Orca Class ships Midnight Sun and North Star will be converted to LNG from diesel-electric. Both ships operate in the Jones Act trade between Washington State and Alaska and are manned in all licensed positions by American Maritime Officers.
In making this decision, Totem Ocean President John Parrott cited Wärtsilä's proven technology as a deciding factor in the company's selection. Parrott emphasized that "maintaining reliable, on time service is critical to Totem Ocean's customers as well as the economy and citizens of Alaska."
The contract was signed in the fourth quarter of 2013, and executives from both companies met Feb. 17, 2014 in Tacoma, Wash. to announce the project, Totem Ocean reported.
"Today marks the beginning of a long relationship between our two companies," Parrott said. "Our relationship will outlast this project to extend over the 35-plus year life of our vessels."
The two Orca Class roll-on/roll-off cargo ships transport about one-third of all the goods required by the people of Alaska, including food, household goods, vehicles, construction materials and military supply support, Totem Ocean reported.
"It is an unprecedentedly exciting time to be in the maritime industry," said President and CEO of Wärtsilä Corporation Björn Rosengren. "Economic constraints and the need to comply with environmental legislation have combined to accelerate the switch to LNG fuel. Wärtsilä is uniquely positioned to enable this transition since we have been a leader in developing the appropriate technology for nearly 30 years. We look forward to working with TOTE on converting the Midnight Sun and North Star to LNG so that they can realize the benefits that LNG as a marine fuel can provide."
The complete announcement is available online.