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Wärtsilä and Carnival Corp. entered into an eight-year lifecycle agreement covering four cruise vessels within the Princess Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line fleets, including two newbuilds currently under construction.
This marks the first service contract between the companies covering Carnival Corp.'s LNG-fuelled cruise ships.
Under the agreement, Wärtsilä will provide comprehensive lifecycle maintenance solutions for the vessels' dual-fuel engines and related equipment.
The agreement focuses on maintaining fleet reliability, increasing vessel availability and optimising costs. The performance-based structure targets measurable outcomes, including reduced unscheduled maintenance and fewer unplanned stops.
"The agreement reinforces Carnival Corporation's ongoing commitment to operational excellence, sustainability and delivering a world-class guest experience," said Vera Lannek, VP, strategic sourcing & asset management, Carnival Corp.
"By working with Wärtsilä through a long-term lifecycle agreement, we can further strengthen the performance of the covered vessels while supporting the high standards our guests and operations depend on."
In the cruise sector, where vessel availability, schedule reliability and onboard experience are closely connected, operators are increasingly looking to data-driven, performance-based service models to manage complex technologies and support operational excellence.
"This agreement is the latest milestone in the long-standing relationship between Carnival Corporation and Wärtsilä," added Andrea Morgante, VP, performance services, Wärtsilä Marine. "It reflects our shared focus on ensuring high-performing cruise operations through proactive lifecycle support, data-driven insight and close technical collaboration throughout the vessel lifecycle."
The scope includes planned and unplanned maintenance support, spare parts supply and logistics, major engine overhauls, remote monitoring and condition-based maintenance, technical audits and performance reviews, advisory services, crew training and performance management through agreed KPIs and a performance-based framework.
These elements create a structured approach to lifecycle support, helping to mitigate operational risk and drive continuous improvement over the agreement period.
