Posted on September 22, 2025
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a 15-year Lifecycle Agreement covering three LNG carriers for China LNG Shipping (International) Co. Ltd. (CLSICO). The agreement is designed to ensure operational reliability, enable flexibility in maintenance scheduling and optimise the ‘time between overhauls’ (TBO) for each of the vessels. The agreement, which came into effect in August 2025, was booked by Wärtsilä in Q3 2025.
LNG consumption and demand is increasing, solidifying its role as a leading environmentally friendly energy source. Therefore, LNG carriers are under greater pressure to deliver on tight schedules. Due to this increased demand and need for timely deliveries, operational reliability has become more critical than ever for LNG carriers.
“With the LNG ship transportation industry chain entering a period of rapid development, we are committed to operating our LNG ships safely, reliably and efficiently. Wärtsilä’s Lifecycle Agreements play an important role here, ensuring we continue to optimise the operations and maintenance of our vessels more effectively,” says Andrew Johnston, General Manager, CLSICO.
CLSICO aims to achieve optimal cost efficiency and operational reliability for its auxiliary engines. Through the new Lifecycle Agreement with Wärtsilä, CLSICO will be able to utilise engine data through Expert Insight, Wärtsilä’s unique predictive maintenance solution. The digital solution offers Dynamic Maintenance Planning to optimise maintenance costs, while its connectivity enables 24/7 remote support for quicker issue resolution and improved asset availability. What’s more, Expert Insight can predict potential problems before they occur, helping operators lower unscheduled maintenance costs.
“In today’s complex marine market, leveraging service agreements, digital tools and real-time data and analytics can maximise the lifecycle uptime and OPEX of a vessel – helping fleets to run optimally, stay competitive and comply with current and future decarbonisation targets,” comments Henrik Wilhelms, Director, Agreement Sales, Wärtsilä Marine.
The three vessels that will be covered by the agreement are the ‘Al TUWAR’, the ‘Al MAS’HABIYYAH’, and the ‘FAT’H AL KHAIR’. They are approximately 300 metres in length and have a capacity of 174,000 m3. All operate with two 8-cylinder and two 6-cylinder Wärtsilä 34DF dual-fuel engines. This new agreement follows the successful Wärtsilä Lifecycle Agreement signed in 2023 with CLSICO covering the ‘DAPENG PRINCESS’, which is the world’s largest shallow draft LNG carrier.
Media contact for more information on this release:
Isabella Alder
Positioning and Strategic Communications Manager Wärtsilä Marine
Tel: +44 (0) 7792 681 757
marine.media@wartsila.com
Image caption: Wärtsilä has signed a 15-year Lifecycle Agreement with CLSICO for three LNG carriers, aimed at ensuring reliability, flexible maintenance, and optimised TBO for each vessel © CLSICO
Wärtsilä Marine in brief
Wärtsilä Marine is a global pioneer in power, propulsion and lifecycle solutions for the marine market. We develop industry-leading technologies, advancing maritime’s transition to new fuels. We support building an end-to-end digital ecosystem where all vessels and ports are connected. Ultimately, Wärtsilä Marine is driving the shipping industry forward on its journey towards a decarbonised and sustainable future through our broad portfolio of engines, propulsion systems, hybrid technology, exhaust treatment, shaft line solutions and digital technologies, as well as integrated powertrain systems. Our offering, which is underpinned by our performance-based agreements, upgrades, lifecycle solutions, decarbonisation services, as well as an unrivalled global network of maritime expertise, delivers the efficiency, reliability, safety, and environmental performance needed to support a safe and sustainable future for our customers, our communities and our planet.
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Wärtsilä in brief
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve their environmental and economic performance. Our dedicated and passionate team of 18,300 professionals in more than 230 locations in 77 countries is shaping the decarbonisation of our industries across the globe. In 2024, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 6.4 billion. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
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