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Canada-based Algoma Central Corporation has ordered complete propulsion systems with integrated scrubbers for six laker newbuildings. This is first order for the new integrated Wärtsilä scrubber concept.

Wärtsilä says: “The full propulsion system with integrated fresh water scrubber lowers operating costs while reducing the vessel’s environmental footprint by allowing owners to use high sulphur fuels in Emission Control Area (ECA) Zones and meet sulphur emissions restrictions.”

The Finnish engine and equipment manufacturer claims: “Once in operation, the vessels will set new standards for environmentally sustainable shipping on the Great Lakes and for cargo vessels in general.”

Wärtsilä has been awarded the contract to supply fresh water integrated scrubbers for a series of six vessels with an option for a further two, being built to transport bulk commodities on North America’s Great Lakes and St Lawrence Seaway.

The integrated scrubber order is the last one of a series of Wärtsilä supply contracts awarded for these vessels. In addition to the unique integrated scrubber system, the complete solution provided by Wärtsilä includes engineering support, highly fuel efficient engines, propulsion machinery and a bilge water system. The orders for these various systems were booked on an incremental basis in 2011. All equipment included in the Wärtsilä solution will be supplied in co-operation with the company’s global licensee and joint-venture partners.

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