A new cargo ship for Norway-based Skarv Shipping will feature the Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia solution. The vessel, which will be built at the Huanghai shipyard in China, will be the first new-build to benefit from the solution. The four-stroke ammonia engine enables a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and supports Skarv Shipping Solutions‘ commitment to deliver sustainable short sea shipping in Northern Europe. Wärtsilä will also supply the complete fuel gas supply system and exhaust aftertreatment.
“Our aim is to prove that it is possible to renew the European short sea fleet while making it more climate friendly,” said Jan Øivind Svardal, the CEO of Skarv Shipping Solutions. “That means implementing a whole array of technologies. We see ammonia as one of the future fuels and are happy to see strong European companies like Wärtsilä leading the push toward carbon-free propulsion. The Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia solution promises exactly what we are looking for: robust safety and environmental measures combined with advanced energy-efficient technology.”
Wärtsilä will also supply its AmmoniaPac fuel gas supply system, the Wärtsilä Ammonia Release Mitigation System (WARMS), and a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system designed for ammonia.
“The Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia engine and the whole solution is the result of extensive research and testing over a number of years, in line with our commitment to decarbonizing shipping operations,” said Roger Holm, president of Wärtsilä Marine and executive vice president at Wärtsilä Corporation. “Through our focus on continuous improvement, we have developed the Wärtsilä 25 engine, along with our associated ammonia handling systems, to deliver outstanding levels of safety, efficiency, reliability and sustainability. This solution offers the marine industry a future-ready solution that is available today.”
The equipment delivery for this new-build is scheduled to begin in Q4 2026.
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