The Finnish company Wärtsilä will supply the main engines for the new expedition mega yacht, owned by Genting Hong Kong. The vessels are to be built by MV Werften in Germany that are also owned by Genting.
According to the Wärtsilä the new vessel be the world‘s largest expedition[ds_preview] mega yacht with ice class certification, and will be able to operate in polar region waters.
Four 6-cylinder Wärtsilä 32 engines combined with the company’s NOx Reducer (NOR) systems will provide the electrical power for the ship. The system is fully compliant with the IMO Tier III exhaust emission regulations set out in Annex VI of the MARPOL 73/78 convention. The equipment is scheduled to be delivered to the yard in 2018 Wärtsilä informs.
The Finnish had earlier delivered more than 30 of that kind for eight vessels built by these yards and the company has also delivered the majority of the 4-stroke engines, both main and auxiliary engines, installed by the yard during the past ten years.
According to the manufacturer the 32 engine is based on the latest achievements in combustion technology, and is designed for efficient and easy maintenance with long maintenance-free operating periods. It is fully equipped with all essential ancillaries and a thoroughly planned interface to external systems.
The order with Wärtsilä, that was book in March 2017, includes an option for another two sister vessels.
