Technology group Wärtsilä’s unique decarbonization services have been chosen to support Tristar Eships, the maritime logistics division of the Dubai-based Tristar Group, in decarbonizing its operations. Wärtsilä’s decarbonization services will initially be applied to two tankers in the company’s fleet and is tailored to create a significant reduction in their carbon emissions.

“We are committed to finding efficient solutions to reduce our emissions footprint. Wärtsilä’s decarbonization services are an important tool in helping us achieve this goal. Partnering with Wärtsilä will increase our depth of knowledge and understanding of the technologies required to raise efficiency levels, and therefore reduce emissions,” says Tim Coffin, CEO of Tristar Eships.

When it comes to decarbonizing operations in the marine industry, there are many challenges around selecting and employing the right solutions and technologies efficiently, economically and at the right time. Wärtsilä’s decarbonization services involve a careful analysis of a ship’s operating profile, following which recommendations are made as to how efficiency and energy saving improvements can be made.

The analysis to be undertaken for the first two Tristar Eships vessels, includes Wärtsilä’s EnergoFlow, EnergoProFin, optimized propeller, shaft generator and the capability to operate on biofuel.

“With increasing pressure to decarbonize, knowing which solutions and technologies will deliver the most cost-optimal route to decarbonization today, and in the future, is important,” adds Rajan Khanna, Head of Sales, Middle East—Wärtsilä Marine. “Our decarbonization services are an integral part of our overall decarbonization strategy, meaning we can best support customers, like Tristar Eships, with effectively managing their carbon footprint.”

The two vessels to benefit from Wärtsilä’s decarbonization services are the Solar Nesrin, a 169-meter-long chemical tanker, and the Silver Muna, a 183-meter-long oil tanker.