By
Rebecca Gibson |
Marine solutions provider Wärtsilä is to retrofit its Open Loop Scrubber systems on Color Line’s SuperSpeed I, Color Magic and Color Fantasy cruise ships.
Signed in September 2013, the contract follows a similar order placed in June 2013 to retrofit the Norwegian operator’s SuperSpeed II ferry and covers the equipment, detailed engineering and installation services.
As part of the contract, each vessel will be fitted with four systems designed to remove sulphur oxide (SOx) and particulate emissions from the ships’ exhaust gases, enabling them to comply with future environmental legislation. The systems will also enable the vessels to operate without restrictions in emissions control areas.
“Color Line sees environmental issues as a priority and the use of Wärtsilä’s exhaust gas cleaning systems on another three of our vessels is a significant step towards our goals in this respect,” said Jan Helge Pile, SVP of marine and technical at Color Line Marine. “The marine sector is obligated to operate in a more sustainable manner and we applaud Wärtsilä for its leadership in environmental performance enhancing technologies.”
Wärtsilä’s Open Loop Scrubber system uses seawater to remove SOx from the exhaust gas as it enters the system, before the wash water is treated, enabling it to be discharged into the sea without harming the environment.
“Wärtsilä continues to demonstrate its leadership in the delivery of innovative technologies that enable ship owners and operators to meet the dual challenges of environmental compliance and rising operating costs,” said Sigurd Jenssen, director of exhaust gas cleaning and environmental solutions at Wärtsilä Ship Power. “Our exhaust cleaning systems are one of the increasingly important elements of this strategy, offering an efficient and cost-effective alternative to low- sulphur fuel.”
SuperSpeed I sails between Norway and Denmark, while Color Magic and Color Fantasy link Oslo, Norway with Kiel, Germany.