Alpha Gas buys more engine monitoring tech for LNG fleet

Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has signed a five-year lifecycle deal with Athens-based LNG management company Alpha Gas.

The agreement covers two LNG carriers which each have four Wärtsilä 34DF engines and is aimed at giving Alpha Gas increased operational insight, availability, and better maintenance cost predictability.

In today’s legislative and economic environment, shipowners and operators are increasingly looking for support in maximising efficiency and use of their assets.

For LNG carriers, which have limited opportunities for unscheduled stops and downtime, they are specifically looking to safeguard the reliability of vessels.

“Our emphasis is on enabling the highest level of efficiency and reliability throughout our fleet,” said Peter Lonski, Technical Director of Alpha Gas.

“This agreement … will help us achieve that goal, while at the same time allowing us to accurately predict our maintenance costs.”

Using the tech, Alpha Gas can access 24/7 expert remote support and guidance for troubleshooting and maintenance using specialist diagnostic tools.

Henrik Wilhelms, Director of Agreement Sales at Wärtsilä Marine, said the maritime industry was complex with many moving parts.

“Therefore, we take a consultative approach with our customers, working closely with them to tailor the agreement to their specific needs as a means to add value to their operations,” he said.

Wärtsilä signed a similar agreement with Alpha Gas in November 2024, supporting two more LNG carriers. The four Alpha Gas sister vessels now covered are the Energy Pacific, Energy Endeavour, Energy Integrity, and the Energy Intelligence.