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Technology group Wartsila will supply the main engines for two new pusher tugs being built for Brazilian operator AMAGGI. The ships are under construction at the Beconal shipyard located in Manaus Brazil and are designed with a focus on decarbonised operations. The engines will run on biodiesel a capability that was a key factor in securing this contract. The order with Wartsila was booked in Q4 2025.
The fuel flexibility of the Wartsila engines will enable these two new pusher vessels to operate using environmentally sustainable biofuels says Claudinei Zenatti Logistics and Operations Director AMAGGI. By using biodiesel these engines are expected to lower total greenhouse gas emissions supporting both our companys environmental commitments and the broader goal of delivering more sustainable river transport.
The ships will each operate with two equipped with a Wartsila Data Collection Unit (WDCU). The engines are able to run on either diesel or biodiesel fuel with a total power output of 2100kW. This will allow each ship to push as many as 20 barges carrying a total of 32000 tons of grain on the Amazon inland waterway system. The Wartsila equipment is scheduled for delivery to the yard commencing in August 2026.
AMAGGI is the first pusher tug operator to run entirely on biodiesel - a step aligned with our shared commitment to decarbonised shipping. The Wartsila Data Collection Unit (WDCU) will enable accurate monitoring of the engines which promotes performance reliability and the benefit of extended overhaul intervals explains Genil Mazza Newbuilding Sales Manager LatAm - Wartsila Marine.
AMAGGI operates a river fleet comprising 212 barges and pusher vessels. Wartsila and AMAGGI share a longstanding partnership having collaborated for more than 30 years to advance sustainable and efficient river transport solutions in Brazil.
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Image caption: Wartsilas fuel-flexible engines selected to reduce emissions on two new vessels for Brazilian operator (c) Wartsila Corporation
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Wartsila Marine is a global pioneer in power propulsion and lifecycle solutions for the marine market. We develop industry-leading technologies advancing maritimes transition to new fuels. We support building an end-to-end digital ecosystem where all vessels and ports are connected. Ultimately Wartsila Marine is driving the shipping industry forward on its journey towards a decarbonised and sustainable future through our broad portfolio of engines propulsion systems hybrid technology exhaust treatment shaft line solutions and digital technologies as well as integrated powertrain systems. Our offering which is underpinned by our performance-based agreements upgrades lifecycle solutions decarbonisation services as well as an unrivalled global network of maritime expertise delivers the efficiency reliability safety and environmental performance needed to support a safe and sustainable future for our customers our communities and our planet.
Wartsila in brief
Wartsila is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve their environmental and economic performance. Our dedicated and passionate team of 18300 professionals in more than 230 locations in 77 countries is shaping the decarbonisation of our industries across the globe. In 2024 Wartsilas net sales totalled EUR 6.4 billion. Wartsila is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
