Wärtsilä has signed a ten-year Lifecycle Agreement with Hong Kong-based OPearl LNG Ship Management covering a total of 14 LNG Carrier vessels. The agreement is designed to ensure the vessels’ maximum operational reliability by enabling flexible maintenance scheduling and optimising time between overhauls (TBO). The agreement was booked by Wärtsilä in Q3 2025.
Global LNG demand is rising, making prompt deliveries essential. Wärtsilä’s support agreement will help OPearl’s LNG Carrier vessels maintain strong operational reliability.
“We currently manage tight delivery schedules and require operations with minimal downtime and reduced maintenance interruptions. This long-term agreement with Wärtsilä is intended to support these operational requirements and assist us in reliably meeting our delivery commitments to our customers,” says General Manager, Captain. Nomura – OPearl LNG Ship Management.
The scope of the agreement includes Wärtsilä’s Dynamic Maintenance Planning solution, which will provide flexible maintenance scheduling and extended maintenance intervals, 24/7 remote operational support, as well as contract management. It also includes Expert Insight, Wärtsilä’s unique predictive maintenance solution that uses real-time vessel data to detect potential issues and assist in optimising operation and maintenance.
The 14 vessels covered by this agreement are scheduled for delivery between Q3 2025 and Q2 2027. Each ship will operate with two 6-cylinder and two 8-cylinder Wärtsilä 34DF dual-fuel engines. They will also each feature four Wärtsilä Gas Valve Units (GVU). OPearl LNG Ship Management was established in December 2023 as a joint venture among China Merchant LNG, CNOOC, and NYK, serving as the ship management arm for all three shareholders.
