Wärtsilä Technology Group has acquired the largest ever methanol newbuild order in China’s maritime sector.
The order involves the supply of methanol-fueled auxiliary engines for twelve container vessels: five for COSCO shipping lines and seven for the Orient Overseas Container Line.
Each vessel will be powered by a combination of three 8-cylinder and two 6-cylinder Wärtsilä 35 Engines.
This substantial order, secured by Wärtsilä in December 2023, represents an important...