Wärtsilä, a renowned technology group, has renewed and expanded its Lifecycle Agreement with Seagems, a Brazil-based offshore operator previously known as Sapura. This renewed agreement extends the partnership between the two entities, focusing on the fleet of offshore support vessels. The collaboration, aiming to increase vessel reliability and decrease carbon emissions, was finalised with Wärtsilä in the third quarter of 2025.
Strategic Partnership in the Maritime Industry
The agreement signifies the maritime industry's shift toward sustainable and long-term partnerships. It underscores a movement towards outcome-based service models, emphasising a future that prioritises reduced carbon footprints. By embracing these collaborative efforts, operators like Seagems are well-positioned to utilise digital tools and predictive maintenance for optimal performance and reduced operational costs.
Ricardo Bicudo, COO of Seagems, remarked, “Over the years, Wärtsilä has delivered high quality, value-adding services to our offshore support vessels. The renewal and expansion of the existing agreement will support our long-term operational goals for these vessels, particularly in enhancing efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.”
Enhancements and Operational Benefits
The expanded Lifecycle Agreement offers Seagems direct access to enhanced vessel reliability and operational cost savings. By incorporating advanced power and control management software, alongside Wärtsilä’s Data Collection Unit featuring cloud-based services and remote monitoring, Seagems can achieve comprehensive visibility into vessel performance. This proactive management approach minimises downtime and unexpected repairs through real-time data and predictive maintenance solutions such as Wärtsilä's Expert Insight.
Scope and Adaptability
Seagems will benefit from bespoke services within the agreement’s scope, focusing on engine and propulsion system maintenance to ensure smooth, safe, and sustainable vessel operations throughout their lifecycle. Henrik Wilhelms, Director of Agreement Sales for Wärtsilä Marine, added, "This renewed contract further strengthens our long-standing partnership with Seagems, reflecting confidence in our shared commitment to operational excellence and sustainable growth in the marine sector. Our goal is always to achieve greater operational efficiency, reduced downtime, and enhanced predictability, while also supporting our customers on their journey towards decarbonisation."
Operational Specialisations
The Seagems fleet is specifically designed for operations such as platform support, supply runs, and subsea services. Known for its robust construction and advanced capabilities, the fleet excels in challenging offshore environments. Modern systems equip the vessels to enhance reliability and safety during operations, maintaining efficiency in demanding conditions.
Technology group Wärtsilä and Seagems, a Brazil-based offshore operator formerly known as Sapura, has renewed and expanded its Lifecycle Agreement to cover its fleet of offshore support vessels.
The renewed agreement expands the scope and elevates the strategic partnership and the importance of Wärtsilä’s services, aiming to enhance the reliability and reduce the carbon footprint of the vessels. The order with Wärtsilä was booked in Q3 2025.
The new agreement reflects the maritime industry’s shift toward more collaborative, long-term partnerships and outcome-based service models, as well as a decarbonised future.
Leveraging digital tools
It also exemplifies how operators are adapting to the latest ways of working: leveraging digital tools, predictive maintenance, and solidifying strategic service partnerships to optimise performance and reduce overall operational costs.
“Over the years, Wärtsilä has delivered high quality, value-adding services to our offshore support vessels. The renewal and expansion of the existing agreement will support our long-term operational goals for these vessels, particularly in enhancing efficiency, reliability, and sustainability,” says Ricardo Bicudo, COO - Seagems.
Direct access to enhanced reliability
By expanding the scope of the Lifecycle Agreement, Seagems gains direct access to enhanced reliability
By expanding the scope of the Lifecycle Agreement, Seagems gains direct access to enhanced reliability, operational cost savings, and greater peace of mind for its fleet.
The inclusion of upgraded power and control management software, Wärtsilä’s Data Collection Unit with cloud-based services, and remote monitoring will deliver seamless visibility into vessel performance and enables proactive management of maintenance needs.
With Expert Insight – a predictive maintenance solution harnessing real-time vessel data – potential issues can be identified before they impact operations, minimising downtime and unexpected repairs.
Scope of the agreement
Within the scope of this agreement, Seagems will also be able to benefit from tailored field services for engines and propulsion systems, ensuring their vessels run smoothly, safely, and sustainably throughout their lifecycle.
“This renewed contract further strengthens our long-standing partnership with Seagems, reflecting confidence in our shared commitment to operational excellence and sustainable growth in the marine sector.”
“Our goal is always to achieve greater operational efficiency, reduced downtime, and enhanced predictability, while also supporting our customers on their journey towards decarbonisation,” says Henrik Wilhelms, Director, Agreement Sales - Wärtsilä Marine.
Specialised for operations
Seagems’ fleet are specialised for operations such as platform support, supply runs, and subsea services.
The fleet is known for its robust design and advanced capabilities, enabling the ships to operate safely and efficiently in challenging offshore environments and are equipped with modern systems to enhance operational reliability and safety.
