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Propulsion Package for Chilean Coast Guard
01 Nov 2005
Wartsila Corporation has won a contract to deliver complete propulsion systems for two 80m offshore patrol vessels for the Chilean Coast Guard.
The Fassmer designed boats will be equipped with two 12 cylinder Wartsila 26 main engines for a combined power of 8,160kW at 1,000rpm for a maximum speed of more than 20 knots.
The engines will each drive a Wärtsilä Lips controllable pitch propeller through a single input Wärtsilä reduction gearbox. Wärtsilä will also supply the control systems for the engines, propellers, and Wärtsilä Deep Sea Seals stern tube seals. The first set of equipment is due for delivery to Chile in early 2007.
The patrol vessels will be built at the ASMAR Talcahuano shipyard and are due for commissioning in 2008 and 2009. They will be employed by the Chilean Coast Guard to conduct interdiction and security operations up to 200 miles from shore. The vessels will be owned and operated by the Coast Guard, a branch of the Chilean Navy.
MJ Information No: 21207
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