Global leader Accelleron has signed a long-term service agreement with Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV) covering more than 100 turbochargers. Accelleron, which has an installed base of approximately 180,000 turbochargers; also has a network of more than 100 service stations across 50 countries worldwide.

Paolo Musso, Managing Director, Accelleron Italy

Specialising in turbocharging technologies and optimisation solutions for 0.5 to 80+ MW engines, Accelleron helps to provide sustainable, efficient, and reliable power to the marine, energy, rail, and off highway sectors. Through its innovative product offerings and research leadership, the company accelerates the decarbonization of the industries it operates in. Its latest client, GNV, was founded in 1992 and is today part of the MSC Group. It operates 31 lines between Sardinia, Sicily, Spain, France, Albania, Tunisia, Morocco, and Malta.

This new five-year Turbo LifecycleCare service agreement with the Genoa-based Italian shipping company was signed earlier this month on the 10th June in Baden, Switzerland. It promises to safeguard turbocharger reliability by covering the maintenance and servicing of more than 100 turbochargers across GNV’s 28-vessel fleet. The agreement will deliver financial predictability and structured maintenance planning to GNV’s fleet, which specialises in coastal navigation and passenger transport in the Mediterranean.

Accelleron will provide comprehensive support, including spare parts and labour readiness, focused on turbocharger maintenance, thereby ensuring continued reliability for the MSC Group subsidiary. The agreement is tailored to deliver structured maintenance planning and financial predictability, providing GNV with the peace of mind that comes with expert service and support. This assurance will allow GNV to focus on core business.

GNV Chief Technical Officer Davide Orecchia said: "We firmly believe that having a reliable partner like Accelleron to maintain and service our turbochargers is crucial to our operations. This agreement gives us confidence that the turbochargers on our vessels will remain in excellent condition, allowing us to focus on providing exceptional service to our passengers and customers.”

Davide Orecchia, CTO, Grandi Navi Veloci

Turbo LifecycleCare agreements offer foreseeable budgeting and cost-saving efficiency for operators of Accelleron’s turbochargers. This type of agreement covers standard spare parts, wear and tear, and labour, with Accelleron reducing operators’ risk and administrative burden by assuming responsibility for maintenance planning and scheduling. Accredited Accelleron engineers carry out all service, using Accelleron spare parts, thus ensuring quality and speed of service.

Accelleron Italy Managing Director Paolo Musso said: “With this contract, we underscore our dedication to meeting customer needs through high-quality service and a structured approach to maintenance. Our team has worked closely with GNV to understand their requirements, and we believe this agreement reflects our commitment to excellence in the maritime industry."

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