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Carnival Corporation & plc and Wärtsilä have reached a partnership agreement to optimise engine room operations aboard the cruise operator's fleet of ships across its nine global brands.

Wärtsilä's solutions are to be tested in pilot projects in which Wärtsilä's technologies and systems will be installed on several of Carnival Corporation's vessels. The technologies and systems include engine control and monitoring systems and safety and fuel efficiency packages as well as Wärtsilä's Asset Performance Optimisation Solution.

Wärtsilä's Asset Performance Optimisation Solution is designed to maximise vessel performance and ensure that systems are operating at their full capabilities, increasing predictability of maintenance needs and fuel management. The fuel engine package is designed to significantly contribute to reducing fuel consumption.

"Since last summer, teams from Carnival Corporation and Wärtsilä have met regularly to ensure that each of these solutions adds value to the company's fleet," said Bill Burke, Chief Maritime Officer, Carnival Corporation. "Ultimately, our goal is to continuously improve our operations in order to accomplish our number-one priority - providing safe and comfortable voyages for our guests, along with a great vacation experience."

"We have focused on finding an agile and mutually beneficial way of cooperating and establishing a structure that drives performance in both organisations," said Tomas Hakala, Vice President, Services, Wärtsilä. "We believe this is the beginning of a close and fruitful relationship between Carnival Corporation and Wärtsilä. The valuable insights that we are gaining can also be further utilised with other product families and vessels."

Wärtsilä Asset Performance Optimisation Solution

Wärtsilä Asset Performance Optimisation Solution provides users with guidance on obtaining optimal performance from Wärtsilä engines and makes recommendations on how to rectify potential issues.

While the service aims to optimise performance, it also finds deviations from normal operating parameters of the engines and equipment. Engine fault sources and emerging operational problems can be rectified before they occur, Wärtsilä says.

Image: Carnival Pride.