Wärtsilä supports two new LNGCs

Wärtsilä has signed a five-year service agreement with Greece-based operator TMS Cardiff Gas covering two newly delivered LNG carriers.

The agreement covers the 174,000 cbm vessels Al Thurayya and Al Majhoulah and is designed to maximise availability and operational reliability through optimised maintenance planning, predictive services and specialist support. The order was booked in the third quarter of 2026.

“There is increasing global demand for LNG, and carrier operators place a high value on reliability,” said Alexandros Politis-Kalenteris, deputy chief operating officer of TMS Cardiff Gas.

“Extending this collaboration to these two newbuild vessels supports our goal of maximising availability and operational performance across the fleet.”

Under the agreement, the vessels will receive Wärtsilä’s Dynamic Maintenance Planning service, enabling flexible maintenance scheduling, extended maintenance intervals and reduced spare parts consumption. The package also includes 24/7 remote operational support, contract management and Expert Insight, the company’s predictive maintenance solution.

Expert Insight uses real-time operational data to identify potential technical issues before they develop into problems, supporting more proactive maintenance and helping operators reduce the risk of unplanned downtime.

Each LNG carrier is equipped with two WinGD 5X72DF two-stroke main engines, four Wärtsilä 34DF auxiliary engines and Wärtsilä gas valve units, creating a significant onboard equipment base supported through the agreement.

“As vessel operations become increasingly complex, operators are looking for greater predictability, efficiency and support throughout the asset lifecycle,” said Henrik Wilhelms, director, Agreement Sales, Wärtsilä Marine.

“By combining advanced digital capabilities, predictive maintenance and expert lifecycle services, we help our customers maximise asset performance, reduce operational risk and maintain competitiveness.”

The agreement builds on Wärtsilä’s relationship with TMS Cardiff Gas, following the renewal in 2025 of an existing service agreement covering seven vessels.

The two new LNG carriers have entered service as part of TMS Cardiff Gas’s wider fleet expansion. The company is part of TMS, which manages more than 140 vessels across LNG, LPG, oil tanker, dry bulk and container shipping.

TMS Cardiff Gas also uses Wärtsilä Fleet Optimisation Solution across its wider fleet, integrating voyage planning, performance analytics, compliance management and real-time operational insight.