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Future fuels A to Z – 19 best picks on future marine fuel technology

The 19 best picks on marine future fuel technology to help you comply with regulations, save money and hit your decarbonisation targets in a handy A-Z.

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3D illustration RoPax vessel with hybrid solution — 22 Jan 2026 · Article

7 min read

What ship operators really want to know about methane slip: 9 common questions answered

This article answers the 9 most common questions ship...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Engine systems

Decarbonisation and future fuels Engine systems

MV Afros installed with 4 Anemoi Rotor Sails — 11 Dec 2025 · Article

7 min read

Wind-assisted propulsion for ships: 8 helpful things every ship owner should know

Wind power is making a comeback – but with a modern, high-tech...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion

Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion

View from bridge from Harmony of the Seas — 3 Dec 2025 · Article

6 min read

From big data to lifecycle optimisation – 4 trends that will affect shipping in 2026

Take a deep dive into four trends and technologies that our...

Decarbonisation and future fuels

Decarbonisation and future fuels

Bow of TT-Line's MS Robin Hood — 17 Jul 2025 · Article

5 min read

3 unexpected AI-powered strategies for improving your vessel efficiency

AI hype is everywhere, and the maritime industry is no exception. How can...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

Wärtsilä service employee at work — 24 Jun 2025 · Article

5 min read

12 amazingly simple ways to slash ship maintenance costs

Ship maintenance can be costly and time-consuming for owners and operators. To make it...

Lifecycle services

Lifecycle services

Engine room on Allure of the seas — 18 Jun 2025 · Article

5 min read

How to protect ship crews from the biggest cause of engine room fires

Two out of three ship fires start in the engine room. What are the 4 top steps...

Lifecycle services

Lifecycle services

Rendering of a ship with electric propulsion from Wärtsilä — 6 Jun 2025 · Article

5 min read

Four successful ways to electrify mechanical propulsion – from basic to brilliant

If your vessel uses mechanical propulsion, there are four proven...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric Propulsion

Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric Propulsion

Wärtsilä engine transportation — 5 Jun 2025 · Article

7 min read

Planning a newbuild vessel? 6 eye-opening reasons a warranty is not enough

If you are planning a new vessel, you may think that as long as you have...

Lifecycle services

Lifecycle services

12 May 2025 · Article

3 min read

Wärtsilä Underwater Services and Megatugs Forge Strategic Alliance to Elevate Maritime Support Services

Wärtsilä and Megatugs team up to offer...

Lifecycle services

Lifecycle services

Wärtsilä employee works on an engine — 8 Apr 2025 · Article

10 min read

Onboarding your vessel crew and onshore staff to a new fuel – 5 top challenges

Onboarding your vessel crew and onshore staff to a new fuel requires...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services

Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services

Vessel servicing underwater — 10 Mar 2025 · Article

2 min read

Wärtsilä strengthens its underwater services presence in Sri Lanka

Wärtsilä Underwater Services, and Sharaf Shipping Agency, Sri Lanka announce a...

Lifecycle services

Lifecycle services

innovative NextDF technology — 18 Feb 2025 · Article

5 min read

How innovative NextDF technology is an easy way to reduce methane emissions

Searching for a way to dramatically reduce emissions like methane slip?...

Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels

Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels

Wärtsilä service employee in Schiedam — 6 Feb 2025 · Article

7 min read

Five surprising things that make your ship spare parts more sustainable

It might surprise you to learn that the spare parts you use on your ships...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services

Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services

paper sheets with 3D illustration of a Wärtsilä engine on a table — 13 Jan 2025 · Article

5 min read

A simple but powerful secret – how to choose marine engines the smart way

The right engine for your newbuild can save you money across the vessel’s...

Engine systems

Engine systems

Christoffer Björklund v2 — 18 May 2021 · Article

3 min read

Forecasting the fuels of the future

The findings of a new fuels forecast developed by Wärtsilä over the past year highlight growing demand for fuel...

Decarbonisation and future fuels

Decarbonisation and future fuels

LNG tank on board of a ship — 22 Nov 2024 · Article

5 min read

4 great reasons why bio-LNG is the bridge fuel of the future for vessels

Learn why bio-LNG is a good choice as a bridge fuel to move the maritime...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Engine systems

Decarbonisation and future fuels Engine systems

Wärtsilä service employee working on a propeller — 21 Nov 2024 · Article

7 min read

How to keep your propulsion equipment in top shape – 6 expert tips

Ensure your propulsion equipment maintenance goes smoothly with these six top...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Wärtsilä engineers mounts a part of the CCS system — 11 Nov 2024 · Article

5 min read

Carbon capture: 17 facts that smart marine professionals should know

Carbon capture holds the potential to reduce carbon emissions by up to 70%....

Decarbonisation and future fuels Exhaust treatment

Decarbonisation and future fuels Exhaust treatment

Wärtsilä training with VR simulation — 15 Oct 2024 · Article

7 min read

10 intriguing pictures that show the magic and the benefits of VR training

Virtual reality training comes with a host of surprising benefits. These...

Lifecycle services

Lifecycle services

Wärtsilä service employee at work — 24 Sep 2024 · Article

7 min read

Ship spares: Five top tips to help keep your operations compliant

If you own or operate a ship, these 5 top tips will help you comply with...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Engine systems

Decarbonisation and future fuels Engine systems

Propeller Vorticity — 17 Sep 2024 · Article

4 min read

Computational fluid dynamics: 6 helpful facts about CFD that might surprise you

Is it possible to see with your own eyes how a new part will affect...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Wärtsilä service employee — 25 Jun 2024 · Article

5 min read

Why less critical spare parts for ships may matter more than you think

Many think that if you take care of critical spare parts, you can protect...

Engine systems Lifecycle services

Engine systems Lifecycle services

Wärtsilä employees monitor engines — 28 May 2024 · Article

5 min read

Strong decarbonisation strategy for your ship? 3 simple steps to success

If you’re looking for the right decarbonisation strategy for your vessel,...

Decarbonisation and future fuels

Decarbonisation and future fuels

Wärtsilä employees in conversation — 30 Apr 2024 · Article

5 min read

What’s the number one thing you could do for smarter ship maintenance?

Looking to improve your ship maintenance? The nr 1 thing results in less...

Lifecycle services

Lifecycle services

Container ships lie at the quay in the port — 25 Apr 2024 · Article

5 min read

Ship to shore power: 5 exciting reasons why it’s time to invest

A shore power connection will save fuel and cut your vessel emissions – here are...

Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

Men working with tablet — 3 Apr 2024 · Article

5 min read

Vessel pooling – what is it and how does it help you avoid FuelEU Maritime penalties?

Renewable and low-carbon fuels are the future of marine....

Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services

Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services

Cruise vessel Le Commandant Charcot ©PONANT-Daniel Ernst — 26 Mar 2024 · Article

5 min read

How can small cruise ships decarbonise? 5 top tips from an expert

When it comes to small cruise ships and decarbonisation, there are several...

Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion

Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion

Aasfoss © Aasen Shipping — 12 Mar 2024 · Article

5 min read

Hybrid ships: a surprising reason they are such an excellent idea

Hybrid ships can save you money in three key ways – but there’s also one...

Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

Wärtsilä Methanol engine type illustration — 20 Feb 2024 · Article

5 min read

Which engine are you? 5 fun engine personality secrets you never knew

A wildly popular online test revealed 5 fun engine personality secrets. See...

Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels

Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels

Wärtsilä employee with propeller — 16 Jan 2024 · Article

3 min read

3D measurement and scanning: what is it and why should ship owners care?

3D scanning and measurement can help ship owners with equipment health...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion Lifecycle services

Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion Lifecycle services

Wrapped up presents — 19 Dec 2023 · Article

5 min read

7 insightful tips: This year’s best pieces of content for maritime professionals

7 essential maritime insights from 2023 in one place – from...

Engine systems Propulsion Lifecycle services

Engine systems Propulsion Lifecycle services

Wärtsilä service employee — 5 Dec 2023 · Article

5 min read

7 truths about OEM spare parts you wish you had known before

Do you have these wrong ideas about OEM spare parts for marine? Learn seven of the most...

Lifecycle services

Lifecycle services

Heavy Lift Jack-Up Vessel — 30 Nov 2023 · Article

6 min read

Retractable thrusters: five features that matter when station keeping in offshore operations

Station keeping is essential for offshore vessels –...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion

Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion

aerial view of a container ship — 10 Nov 2023 · Article

5 min read

Decarbonising container ships: win big instead of losing large with these five tips

Follow these five top tips from a Wärtsilä expert to help make...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Engine systems Propulsion

Decarbonisation and future fuels Engine systems Propulsion

ship in the fjord — 10 Oct 2023 · Article

7 min read

EU Emissions Trading System: how to understand it and save money

Get four top tips on the EU Emissions Trading System that will help you to...

Decarbonisation and future fuels

Decarbonisation and future fuels

Container vessel — 26 Sep 2023 · Article

5 min read

Container ship engines running inefficiently at low load? Five options to think about

Container ships built more than five years ago are now likely...

Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services

Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services

Wärtsilä Fleet Optimisation Solution in use — 7 Sep 2023 · Article

5 min read

Expert advice: 7 benefits of data in improving vessel performance

Are you looking for ways to improve vessel performance? These seven expert tips...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

aerial view from ship — 24 Aug 2023 · Article

7 min read

Seven fascinating hybrid ship trends that everyone needs to know about

The next decade is promising some exciting developments for hybrid vessels....

Marine electric

Marine electric

10 Aug 2023 · Article

5 min read

Shape up your vessel's maritime cyber security with these 8 clever tips

If your ship has equipment with network connections, it could be a target...

Lifecycle services

Lifecycle services

20 Feb 2023 · Article

7 min read

Methanol as marine fuel – is it the solution you are looking for?

What are the advantages of methanol as marine fuel? What are the issues that ship...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services

Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services

container ship — 20 Jul 2023 · Article

3 min read

4 top tips to help you decarbonise your merchant fleet fast

If you own or operate merchant vessels like bulkers, tankers or container ships, how can...

Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels Engine systems

Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels Engine systems

AI-driven resource allocation in field services — 28 Jun 2023 · Article

4 min read

Wärtsilä's Field Service delivery revolutionised by AI

How can artificial intelligence help find appropriate resources for field service...

Innovation Digitalisation Lifecycle services

Innovation Digitalisation Lifecycle services

Wärtsilä service staff — 6 Jun 2023 · Article

3 min read

Five reasons why I love our research and development department

Research and development, why do I love you? Wärtsilä’s Juha Kytölä, Chief...

Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

The right bow thruster will minimise vessel resistance — 9 May 2023 · Article

4 min read

How the right bow thruster can increase efficiency and save you money

Choosing the cheapest bow thruster may be a costly mistake. Learn the three...

Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels

Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels

13 Oct 2022 · Article

5 min read

What to expect from Smart Ports

Ports are an extremely important part of the maritime ecosystem and crucial to the world economy. But what is a...

Port optimisation

Port optimisation

3D illustration of offshore vessels and rigs — 18 Sep 2025 · Article

7 min read

Make more from offshore: how to turn three challenges into opportunities

Want to make more from offshore, with maximised safety and manoeuvrability,...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion

Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion

FOS — 15 Dec 2021 · Article

5 min read

Everything is connected: Enabling the next generation of navigation

How are the minds behind Wärtsilä Voyage’s digital navigation solutions...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

ECDIS — 8 Jan 2020 · Article

5 min read

7 ways to make a ship smarter, leaner and safer with a connected ECDIS

Wärtsilä helps ship owners and operators get more bang for their buck from...

Port optimisation

Port optimisation

14 Apr 2023 · Article

6 min read

Optimising propulsion the smart way: 13 amazing pictures

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and Wärtsilä’s OPTI Design help optimise vessel...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion

Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion

Container ship in the harbor on the quay — 20 Aug 2024 · Article

6 min read

Three simple but effective ways to prevent vessel downtime

Looking for easy ways to avoid unscheduled vessel downtime? Here are three common causes...

Lifecycle services

Lifecycle services

21 Mar 2024 · Article

5 min read

Future fuels A to Z – 19 best picks on future marine fuel technology

The 19 best picks on marine future fuel technology to help you comply with...

Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services

Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services

16 Dec 2025 · Article

5 min read

Short sea shipping and sustainability: 3 interesting considerations

Could an aging fleet and tightening environmental regulations be an opportunity...

Engine systems Propulsion

Engine systems Propulsion

Wärtsilä service employees working on an engine — 4 Jun 2024 · Article

5 min read

The top 4 benefits of good ship engine maintenance practices

Ship engine maintenance might seem costly and time-consuming. But when it’s well...

Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels Engine systems

Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels Engine systems

Wärtsilä Expert center Houston — 1 Oct 2024 · Article

4 min read

How to get more ship uptime, save fuel or cut emissions – guaranteed

Is it really possible to guarantee uptime, fuel savings or lower emissions for...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services

Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services

15 Dec 2022 · Article

6 min read

Smart decarbonisation: Top 8 ways that ferry operators can do it profitably

From flexible engines and electrification to hybridisation and future...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric Engine systems

Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric Engine systems

30 Nov 2022 · Article

5 min read

Salt and silicon: Integrating the old and new to optimise shipping

As shipping brings new solutions to bear on its challenges, some long-held...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

22 Nov 2022 · Article

6 min read

No more mysteries about marine biofuels – your top six questions answered

Biofuels are an interesting alternative for the marine industry. What are...

Decarbonisation and future fuels

Decarbonisation and future fuels

decarbonisation offering banner — 21 Nov 2022 · Article

12 min read

Stepping up to decarbonise the maritime industry

Wärtsilä is leading the way in maritime decarbonisation, providing shipping companies with...

Sustainability Decarbonisation and future fuels Gas solutions

Sustainability Decarbonisation and future fuels Gas solutions

Wärtsilä service employee working on a propeller — 22 Oct 2024 · Article

4 min read

Unsure about CII compliance? Here’s how energy saving technologies can help

Are you looking for ways to maintain or improve your CII rating? Find...

Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels

Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels

18 Oct 2022 · Article

3 min read

Decarbonisation drives innovation in short sea shipping

Can flexible hybridised solutions provide a clear pathway to zero emissions?

Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

17 Oct 2022 · Article

4 min read

Five ways the Wärtsilä 46TS-DF helps you decarbonise now and in the future

Take a peek under the hood of the market-beating Wärtsilä 46TS-DF engine...

Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels

Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels

Voyage Insights article — 3 Oct 2022 · Article

5 min read

Machine learning: The next maritime frontier?

As the availability of data for high performance computing is increasing alongside the adoption of...

Fleet optimisation Integrated Vessel Control

Fleet optimisation Integrated Vessel Control

21 Sep 2022 · Article

4 min read

The alchemy of effective compliance

Armed with the right insights, ship operators can turn the lead weight of compliance into a golden opportunity...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

24 Aug 2022 · Article

4 min read

Hydrogen – Fuel for thought in our Q&A

Four Wärtsilä experts discuss the pros and cons to be considered when it comes to using hydrogen as a...

Decarbonisation and future fuels

Decarbonisation and future fuels

19 Aug 2022 · Article

3 min read

The winds of change – how rotor sail technology can boost maritime decarbonisation efforts

A deep dive into flexible, energy-saving rotor sail...

Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels

Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels

15 Aug 2022 · Article

4 min read

Introducing the MS Medstraum – the world's first zero-emission fast ferry

As part of the EU-funded TrAM project, Wärtsilä and partners have...

Propulsion Marine electric

Propulsion Marine electric

1 Aug 2022 · Article

4 min read

Tales from the Sea. Paul Welling

Paul Welling, Master Mariner and Senior Sales Manager, North America, spent 11 years at sea, navigating his way...

Fleet optimisation People

Fleet optimisation People

Harmony of the Seas in Rotterdam — 3 Oct 2023 · Article

6 min read

Five important facts you might not know about green shipping corridors

Green shipping corridors are a key solution to securing clean fuel for your...

Decarbonisation and future fuels

Decarbonisation and future fuels

21 Jun 2022 · Article

5 min read

Creating an environment where expertise can blossom

Three leading experts explain how developing its own technology, fostering a culture of...

Lifecycle services

Lifecycle services

16 Jun 2022 · Article

4 min read

The key to the locks of St. Lawrence Seaway

Following an extensive vetting process, Wärtsilä Voyage and NavSim Services were selected by the SLSMC...

Simulation and training

Simulation and training

9 Jun 2022 · Article

5 min read

Two fully electric ferries mean zero emissions and more efficient operations for Norway’s Boreal Sjö

Packed with Wärtsilä technologies, two Boreal...

Marine electric Decarbonisation and future fuels

Marine electric Decarbonisation and future fuels

Wärtsilä 46TS-DF - The power to change — 1 Jun 2022 · Article

5 min read

Wärtsilä 46TS-DF – The power to change

The Wärtsilä 46TS-DF delivers dual-fuel flexibility and record-breaking fuel economy across the operating...

Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels

Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels

11 May 2022 · Article

6 min read

Improve manoeuvrability and efficiency for newbuild feeder vessels with a CPP

Learn how combining a controllable pitch propeller and shaft generator...

Propulsion

Propulsion

10 May 2022 · Article

6 min read

Wärtsilä W32 methanol launch webinar

The Wärtsilä 32 Methanol engine is part of Wärtsilä’s wider efforts to help decarbonise the maritime industry...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Engine systems

Decarbonisation and future fuels Engine systems

Ship with LNG tank — 19 Jun 2024 · Article

6 min read

LNG as fuel for ships: expert answers to 17 important questions

LNG is a cost-effective fuel that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Engine systems

Decarbonisation and future fuels Engine systems

18 Apr 2022 · Article

4 min read

Creating transparency to manage CII

As ambitions to decarbonise international shipping continue to grow, maritime stakeholders are under increasing...

Fleet optimisation Decarbonisation and future fuels

Fleet optimisation Decarbonisation and future fuels

7 Apr 2022 · Article

6 min read

DC or not DC, that is the question

What are the advantages and disadvantages of DC hubs? When are they useful and what problems can arise when...

Propulsion Engine systems Marine electric

Propulsion Engine systems Marine electric

5 Apr 2022 · Article

6 min read

Are you geared up to comply with EEXI?

Wärtsilä’s webinar on EEXI compliance through power limitation discusses the IMO’s upcoming requirements and...

Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels

Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels

1 Mar 2022 · Article

3 min read

A faster, more manoeuvrable ride for Fast Ferries

New controllable pitch propeller fitted with Wärtsilä’s energy-saving EnergoProFin propeller cap...

Lifecycle services Propulsion

Lifecycle services Propulsion

18 Jan 2022 · Article

5 min read

Be mobile and stay safe with the Wärtsilä BridgeMate app

Safety is of paramount importance in shipping, especially when facing rough weather...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

Advanced-Assistance-Systems_Hero — 20 Dec 2021 · Article

4 min read

Demand for deeper insights set to drive digital collaborations

After a year in which maritime digital technologies helped tackle crucial industry...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

16 Dec 2021 · Article

3 min read

Wärtsilä waterjets – the lightest and most efficient on the market

Wärtsilä waterjets help operators increase efficiency and lower emissions while...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion Lifecycle services

Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion Lifecycle services

25 Nov 2021 · Article

5 min read

Why do ships still lose containers?

Better ship design, stowage and weather routing will not be enough to eliminate one of container shipping’s most...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

22 Nov 2021 · Article

3 min read

BioLNG means it’s full steam ahead on Destination Gotland’s quest to decarbonise

When oil prices fell dramatically in 2015–16 it led to a decrease...

Engine systems Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels

Engine systems Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels

19 Nov 2021 · Article

3 min read

Wärtsilä’s propulsion field service team – the expertise, quality and experience to keep your vessels running optimally

Wärtsilä’s propulsion field...

Propulsion Lifecycle services

Propulsion Lifecycle services

18 Nov 2021 · Article

4 min read

Easing port congestion at two very busy French ports

In October 2019 Region Hauts-de-France placed an order with Wärtsilä Voyage to upgrade the...

Port optimisation

Port optimisation

17 Nov 2021 · Article

3 min read

Dispelling the myth of high losses in modern electrically enhanced propulsion systems

Thanks to modern technology, losses in electrically enhanced...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion Marine electric

Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion Marine electric

28 Oct 2021 · Article

4 min read

Tipco Asphalt keeps it simple with integrated navigation

Removing complexity from navigational planning, ship-to-shore coordination and fleet...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

18 Oct 2021 · Article

3 min read

(Relation)ship building with Astrid Fiske and Karstensen Shipyard

When Astrid Fiske needed a reliable and highly fuel-efficient new trawler, they...

Lifecycle services Propulsion

Lifecycle services Propulsion

7 Oct 2021 · Article

5 min read

Bringing resilience back to the maritime supply chain

Digital port calls could be the first step in containing congestion, as well as offering a...

Port optimisation Fleet optimisation

Port optimisation Fleet optimisation

28 Sep 2021 · Article

5 min read

Shaking up shipping with the MS Green Ammonia

As part of the ZEEDS initiative, Wärtsilä is helping develop a pioneering new tanker vessel that will...

Decarbonisation and future fuels

Decarbonisation and future fuels

14 Sep 2021 · Article

6 min read

Helping power the Chinese windfarm construction boom with Wärtsilä transverse thrusters

Wärtsilä’s highly efficient transverse thrusters ensure...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Water whipped up by ship — 19 Sep 2023 · Article

6 min read

The top 4 ways to comply with EEXI without slowing down your vessels

Want to comply with EEXI regulation without reducing your sailing speed? Here...

Propulsion Marine electric Decarbonisation and future fuels

Propulsion Marine electric Decarbonisation and future fuels

31 Aug 2021 · Article

3 min read

Got a Wärtsilä 34DF engine? How to easily cut greenhouse gas emissions

Wärtsilä’s control software upgrade for its popular Wärtsilä 34DF engine can...

Engine systems

Engine systems

Nacos Platinum banner — 23 Aug 2021 · Article

5 min read

Digital optimisation delivers fuel savings and emission reduction for Brittany Ferries

Investing in new technology that directly affects fleet...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

9 Aug 2021 · Article

3 min read

Reduced time and increased accuracy – streamlined procurement between Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement and Wärtsilä

The procurement process at...

Lifecycle services

Lifecycle services

Cloud-sim_bg copy — 3 Aug 2021 · Article

4 min read

Zeaborn implements Wärtsilä Voyage’s Cloud Simulation Training

Hamburg-based third-party ship manager Zeaborn Ship Management (ZSM) is trailblazing...

Simulation and training

Simulation and training

Integrated-solutions-for-wind-farm-vessels — 28 Jul 2021 · Article

3 min read

The winds of opportunity – integrated solutions for offshore wind vessels

With the growth in demand for wind farms coinciding with the increasingly...

Lifecycle services Engine systems

Lifecycle services Engine systems

13 Jul 2021 · Article

3 min read

Expertise, speed and an unusual solution help the fishing vessel Madrus return to action for the end of the season

After a fire onboard fishing...

Lifecycle services Propulsion

Lifecycle services Propulsion

7 Jul 2021 · Article

3 min read

Same again please – Wärtsilä helps shipbuilder deliver sister ship for world-class UAE-based dredger

A Wärtsilä integrated propulsion system...

Propulsion

Propulsion

6 Jul 2021 · Article

3 min read

Hybrid upgrade secures new business for Østensjø Rederi’s OSVs

A Wärtsilä hybrid upgrade reduced emissions, fuel costs and maintenance requirements...

Marine electric

Marine electric

Ammonia as fuel by Wärtsilä — 7 Jul 2025 · Article

10 min read

Ammonia as marine fuel? Benefits, challenges, and smart adoption

Adopting ammonia to fuel ships can decrease greenhouse gas emissions. How will it...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services Engine systems

Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services Engine systems

Ocean-Technologies-Group-Marlins_English_Language_Test2-1-toner — 22 Jun 2021 · Article

5 min read

Cloud-based training is key to close shipping’s widening skills gap

A massive technological change is underway throughout the maritime industry....

Simulation and training

Simulation and training

15 Jun 2021 · Article

3 min read

Hybrid shaft generator systems – the logical choice for large ferries

Hybrid shaft generator systems significantly reduce fuel consumption,...

Lifecycle services

Lifecycle services

Wartsila-s-energy-efficiency-solutions-provide-significant-savings-for-Delphis — 11 Jun 2021 · Article

5 min read

Wärtsilä’s energy efficiency solutions provide significant savings for Delphis

Delphis’s ice-classed container ships were fitted with Wärtsilä...

Propulsion

Propulsion

10 Jun 2021 · Article

2 min read

Greener operations for the Korea Polar Research Institute’s icebreaking research vessel

The icebreaking research vessel RV Aaron, operated by the...

Propulsion Lifecycle services

Propulsion Lifecycle services

8 Jun 2021 · Article

5 min read

Full speed ahead for onshore green ammonia production in Norway

The ZEEDS initiative’s plans for onshore green ammonia production – to provide...

Decarbonisation and future fuels

Decarbonisation and future fuels

7 Jun 2021 · Article

2 min read

Maintaining precise manoeuvrability on a record-breaking pipelaying giant

Laying underwater pipes in rough weather or congested shipping areas is...

Propulsion

Propulsion

3 Jun 2021 · Article

3 min read

Floating an idea to decarbonise offshore oil and gas production

Wärtsilä proposes an idea to help decarbonise offshore oil and gas production with...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Innovation

Decarbonisation and future fuels Innovation

Wärtsilä EnergoProFin leads to reduced fuel costs and an improved greenhouse gas rating for Bulgarian bulker — 2 Jun 2021 · Article

3 min read

Wärtsilä EnergoProFin leads to reduced fuel costs and an improved greenhouse gas rating for Bulgarian bulkers

Navigation Maritime Bulgare benefited...

Propulsion

Propulsion

20 May 2021 · Article

5 min read

‘Just in time’ is just the beginning

Just-in-time arrivals will revolutionise how port calls are organised, but it is only the first step in the...

Port optimisation

Port optimisation

18 May 2021 · Article

5 min read

Solutions to decarbonise are embedded in data

Data is holding every stakeholder individually accountable for their environmental impact. But data...

Fleet optimisation Port optimisation

Fleet optimisation Port optimisation

Decarbonising maritime will take more than technology — 18 May 2021 · Article

3 min read

Decarbonising maritime will take more than technology

The maritime industry's discussion of decarbonisation thus far has focused upon uncertainties,...

Sustainability Decarbonisation and future fuels

Sustainability Decarbonisation and future fuels

Wartsila Lifecycle solutions for LNG carriers – together we can achieve more — 17 May 2021 · Article

3 min read

Wärtsilä Lifecycle solutions for LNG carriers – together we can achieve more

Looking at the benefits that Wärtsilä Lifecycle solutions offer for LNG...

Lifecycle services

Lifecycle services

Vannings-hero — 16 May 2021 · Article

5 min read

From trainee to trainer – Theo Vennings’ 40 years of outstanding service

Theo Vennings progressed from trainee to become one of the foremost experts...

Lifecycle services

Lifecycle services

Next port of call – the methanol bunkering station — 6 May 2021 · Article

3 min read

Next port of call – the methanol bunkering station?

Clean burning, cheap to produce, widely available and with the potential to be 100% renewable –...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services

Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services

4 May 2021 · Article

4 min read

Zeaborn Ship Management plots path to smarter, safer navigation

Safer navigation, reduced crew workload and improved transparency are at the top of...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

A practical plan for a zero-emission marine ecosystem — 28 Apr 2021 · Article

3 min read

A practical plan for a zero-emission marine ecosystem

Sometimes a revolution starts from simple beginnings – in this case, by bringing together a...

Decarbonisation and future fuels

Decarbonisation and future fuels

Flexibility is the key requirement for future propulsion systems — 27 Apr 2021 · Article

3 min read

Flexibility is the key requirement for future propulsion systems

Traditionally, vessels are designed for and tested at one design speed and draft....

Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services

Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services

29 Oct 2024 · Article

7 min read

Transform your emissions reduction strategy with one awesome, simple trick

What is the simple trick that can transform your emissions reduction...

Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels

Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels

USS America in the Suez canal 1981 — 22 Apr 2021 · Article

2 min read

Suez Canal Authority showcases Wärtsilä’s simulation solution to Egyptian President el-Sisi

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt on March 30...

Simulation and training

Simulation and training

Advanced-solutions-for-LNGC — 19 Apr 2021 · Article

5 min read

Advanced solutions for increasing operational optimisation on LNG carriers

Our experts talk about the latest solutions for increasing operational...

Marine electric

Marine electric

16 Apr 2021 · Article

4 min read

Time to take another look at LNG conversion?

Modern efficiency-boosting technologies can help vessel owners and operators put a big dent in their...

Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels

Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels

World-class engineering excellence at your service — 15 Apr 2021 · Article

5 min read

World-class engineering excellence at your service

Wherever a maritime asset is in the world, it’s never far from one of Wärtsilä’s centres of...

Lifecycle services

Lifecycle services

Carnival Victory — 12 Apr 2021 · Article

5 min read

Guaranteed asset performance – a win-win for Wärtsilä and Carnival

After seeking new ways to draw even greater mutual value from their partnership,...

Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels

Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels

Pulling out all the stops — 8 Apr 2021 · Article

5 min read

Pulling out all the stops – dedication and hard work for an emergency engine repair

In mid-July 2020 Norwegian shipping group Solvang ASA contacted...

Lifecycle services

Lifecycle services

Utsira sets sail towards a smart energy management future banner — 1 Apr 2021 · Article

5 min read

Utsira sets sail towards a smart energy management future

Sitting off Norway’s west coast in the North Sea, the island of Utsira may be small but it...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

Cloud Simualtion Webinar — 25 Mar 2021 · Article

4 min read

CSM implements Wärtsilä Voyage Cloud-Based Simulators solution

Schools and universities aren’t the only ones taking the online route to classrooms...

Simulation and training

Simulation and training

18 Mar 2021 · Article

5 min read

Simplifying the life of seafarers

Technology has always supported seasoned mariners in their pursuit of making the oceans safer and easier to...

Fleet optimisation Simulation and training

Fleet optimisation Simulation and training

The winds of opportunity: optimising propulsion for next-generation windfarm vessels — 16 Mar 2021 · Article

5 min read

The winds of opportunity: optimising propulsion for next-generation windfarm vessels

Offshore operations require thrusters for sailing and dynamic...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Trusted thruster performance — 15 Mar 2021 · Article

3 min read

Trusted thruster performance – 50 years of maneuverability and station keeping

When it comes to thrusters it’s all about maneuvering and station...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Anything is possible – unique expertise offers a flexible fix with minimal downtime — 23 Feb 2021 · Article

2 min read

Anything is possible – unique expertise offers a flexible fix with minimal downtime

In September 2019, MSC Shipmanagement Ltd. became aware of a...

Lifecycle services

Lifecycle services

new multi-purpose SOV for offshore wind — 12 Feb 2021 · Article

3 min read

Wärtsilä’s new multi-purpose SOV for offshore wind – future-proof, flexible and Jones-act compliant

Wärtsilä’s new multi-purpose SOV for offshore...

Lifecycle services Engine systems Propulsion

Lifecycle services Engine systems Propulsion

4 Feb 2021 · Article

5 min read

Supporting shipping’s switch to clean fuels

Advanced digital technologies will be needed to help ship owners handle the complex systems, costly...

Simulation and training Fleet optimisation

Simulation and training Fleet optimisation

18 Jan 2021 · Article

4 min read

A smarter way to work with data

The mere reporting of data might seem menial, but done well it can cut crew and office labour, improve data quality...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

Decarbonisation-a-viable-pathway-emerges-banner — 2 Feb 2021 · Article

4 min read

Decarbonisation – a viable pathway emerges

Wärtsilä embraced the call for sustainability from the very beginning and promoted the change through...

Decarbonisation and future fuels People

Decarbonisation and future fuels People

Wärtsilä Propulsion’s Technology team – heroes of hydrodynamics and masters of mechanics — 27 Jan 2021 · Article

4 min read

Wärtsilä Propulsion’s Technology team – heroes of hydrodynamics and masters of mechanics

Not all heroes wear capes – some are just very, very good...

Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels People

Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels People

a-well-timed-boost-gives-wartsila-46-engines-a-midlife-power-up — 22 Jan 2021 · Article

3 min read

A well-timed boost gives Wärtsilä 46 engines a midlife power up

With operators facing increasing cost pressures and tightening environmental...

Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels

Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels

8 Aug 2022 · Article

3 min read

Click to check out – how we’re simplifying online procurement

We can help you find the right e-procurement method for you, from full integration...

Lifecycle services

Lifecycle services

Wärtsilä Voyage — 21 Dec 2020 · Article

5 min read

Unlocking shipping’s potential in the year of lockdowns

While the pandemic has challenged business as usual in 2020, advances throughout the year...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

Next in the print queue: critical engine parts — 21 Dec 2020 · Article

3 min read

Next in the print queue: critical engine parts

What was the last thing you printed? While for many of us it’s likely to be a work document or a pile...

Engine systems Technology

Engine systems Technology

Euronav — 21 Dec 2020 · Article

3 min read

Easier, more accurate procurement with Wärtsilä

Traditional procurement via email or phone is typically inefficient, inflexible, time-consuming and...

Lifecycle services

Lifecycle services

Windfarm Thruster — 21 Dec 2020 · Article

3 min read

Wärtsilä Retractable Thrusters help the Leonardo Da Vinci maximise its potential

The Prysmian Group is betting on Wärtsilä’s retractable thrusters...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Fleet Operations Solution — 17 Dec 2020 · Article

5 min read

Taking the measure of MEPC 75

The most recent meeting of IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee put a focus on both design and operational...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

15 Oct 2020 · Article

3 min read

Enhance your safety and efficiency onboard with situational awareness, decision support and docking aid via one app

As digitalisation of the ocean...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

14 Dec 2020 · Article

5 min read

Demand for efficiency drives smart port developments

Connected technologies for ports offer huge potential for increasing efficiency across the...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

What does an ammonia-ready vessel look like? — 2 Dec 2020 · Article

3 min read

What does an ammonia-ready vessel look like?

As carbon-neutral fuel choices narrow, shipowners are beginning to look more closely at how existing...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Engine systems

Decarbonisation and future fuels Engine systems

cargo terminal — 24 Nov 2020 · Article

5 min read

6 ways container vessel companies are reducing their environmental impact

Under growing pressure from regulators, the shipping industry is working...

Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

Maersk Mover offshore supply vessel — 20 Nov 2020 · Article

4 min read

Onboard with Maersk Supply Service’s offshore vessels

Wärtsilä Voyage is installing Onboard Energy Advisory Systems in nine Maersk Supply Service...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

16 Nov 2020 · Article

5 min read

Optimising the digital route to the maritime market

Shipowners are ready to embrace digitalisation but some prickly problems are holding them back,...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

Jakup Sverri — 11 Nov 2020 · Article

3 min read

Wärtsilä provides ultra-silent propulsion technology for Faroese research vessel Jákup Sverri

When the Faroe Marine Research Institute tendered for...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Tallink Megastar — 5 Nov 2020 · Article

5 min read

Investing for the future, even in difficult economic times

In a challenging environment, increasing efficiency is key for profit margins. Wärtsilä...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Upgrading OSV to take advantage of wind farm growth — 3 Nov 2020 · Article

4 min read

Upgrading OSVs to take advantage of wind farm growth

With the continued growth of the wind energy industry leading to an increasing number of wind...

Marine electric

Marine electric

30 Oct 2020 · Article

5 min read

This is how you can measure your vessel’s fuel flow without a flow meter

Shipping today requires that all parties access fuel and speed performance...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

Charging ahead a bright future for zero emission ferries — 30 Oct 2020 · Article

3 min read

Charging ahead - A bright future for zero-emissions ferries

Increasing pressure from regulators and rising public expectations are driving ferry...

Marine electric Sustainability Technology

Marine electric Sustainability Technology

2 Nov 2020 · Article

5 min read

Does your ship need a digital double?

The ‘digital twin’ - a magic mirror set to revolutionise shipping, or just another example of digital...

Fleet optimisation Simulation and training

Fleet optimisation Simulation and training

28 Oct 2020 · Article

4 min read

Power and flexibility advances drive interest in research simulation

From port developments to smart ship systems, a growing range of maritime...

Fleet optimisation Simulation and training

Fleet optimisation Simulation and training

23 Apr 2025 · Article

5 min read

Seven helpful and unbiased facts to know about methane slip

What is methane slip, why is reducing it essential and what smart solutions are on offer...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services Engine systems

Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services Engine systems

27 Oct 2020 · Article

7 min read

Meet Wärtsilä SmartLog: An application that allows you to focus on navigation instead of administration

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

Wärtsilä waterjets — 7 Jul 2020 · Article

2 min read

Wärtsilä powered Incat catamarans have a grip on coveted Hales Trophy

For thirty years, the Hales Trophy for the fastest Atlantic crossing by a...

Propulsion

Propulsion

20 Oct 2020 · Article

4 min read

Simulating pilotage in the Suez Canal

A recent upgrade to the Suez Canal Authority’s simulation centre is preparing the world’s longest artificial...

Simulation and training Port optimisation Fleet optimisation

Simulation and training Port optimisation Fleet optimisation

Prysmian - Leonardo Da Vinci — 15 Oct 2020 · Article

4 min read

Innovating to solve problems: The case of the WST-24R retractable thruster

When the coronavirus prevented on-site installation of a Wärtsilä...

Technology Propulsion

Technology Propulsion

Icebreaker in an icy sea — 9 Oct 2020 · Article

4 min read

Shipbuilders turn to design to increase efficiency

The IMO 2020 regulations, along with the promise of further mandates down the line, are pushing...

Sustainability Decarbonisation and future fuels

Sustainability Decarbonisation and future fuels

Blazing new trails in Arctic shipping — 7 Oct 2020 · Article

2 min read

Blazing new trails in Arctic shipping

The Baltic sea is one of the most important trade routes in the world, and even today, at any time, nearly...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Wärtsilä midsize waterjets - delivering proven waterjet technology — 6 Aug 2020 · Article

4 min read

Wärtsilä midsize waterjets – delivering proven waterjet technology in a compact pre-assembled package

The trend of expanding coastal populations...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Speaker at Blue Invest Day — 2 Oct 2020 · Article

5 min read

How startups and corporations can decarbonise the shipping industry

Innovation will be key to solving the problem of carbon emissions in the...

Technology Sustainability Decarbonisation and future fuels

Technology Sustainability Decarbonisation and future fuels

Wärtsilä stern trawler design, fishing for better efficiency — 24 Jan 2017 · Article

4 min read

Fishing for efficiency

Wärtsilä's fish-eye view of the global fishing market and thousands of hours of development work have resulted in a better...

Engine systems Propulsion

Engine systems Propulsion

25 Sep 2019 · Article

3 min read

Wärtsilä wins prestigious UN competition for fighting climate change with big data

Wärtsilä wins prestigious UN competition for fighting climate...

Simulation and training Fleet optimisation

Simulation and training Fleet optimisation

Cargo ship at sea, view from bridge — 29 Sep 2020 · Article

4 min read

Wärtsilä Fuel Efficiency Boost retrofit cuts fuel consumption for two-stroke engines

For vessel owners and operators, reducing marine emissions and...

Engine systems Lifecycle services

Engine systems Lifecycle services

Cargo ship and tall ship in the Baltic Sea — 24 Sep 2020 · Article

3 min read

Wärtsilä’s SeaTech project to change the face of shipping emissions

The SeaTech project, a European Union-funded collaboration, could be a...

Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels

Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels

Ships arriving at port in Taiwan — 23 Sep 2020 · Article

4 min read

New Navi-Port technology to revolutionise port operations

At ports around the world, anchored vessels sit in the distance, waiting for permission to...

Port optimisation

Port optimisation

Grimaldi Ro-Ro ship the Grande Portogallo — 16 Sep 2020 · Article

3 min read

Saving the maritime industry, one energy-saving device at a time

Wärtsilä’s partnership with MARIN and Grimaldi on the LeanShips initiative has...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Wärtsilä waterjets speed towards new innovations — 7 Mar 2019 · Article

4 min read

Wärtsilä waterjets speed towards new innovations

They help power some of the world’s biggest and fastest vessels. Find out why Wärtsilä’s waterjets...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Port of Burgas,Bulgaria — 25 Aug 2020 · Article

6 min read

Bulgaria’s ports equipped with new traffic management system

Recent upgrades to two strategic Black Sea ports will improve vessel traffic management...

Port optimisation

Port optimisation

New shuttle tanker beats the emissions clock — 5 Dec 2017 · Article

3 min read

The new Shuttle Tanker

The new Shuttle Tanker concept developed by the world’s largest provider of shuttle tanker services, TEEKAY, in close...

Technology Digitalisation Sustainability

Technology Digitalisation Sustainability

Smart ports come of age — 5 Dec 2017 · Article

3 min read

Smart ports come of age

Maritime industry is having its ‘smart’ moment. Everything from ships to land logistics is being swept by the digital wave,...

Technology Digitalisation Port optimisation

Technology Digitalisation Port optimisation

Smart Maintenance Taking uptime to new heights — 24 Apr 2019 · Article

3 min read

Smart Maintenance: Taking uptime to new heights

As globalisation, digitisation and automation take roots in the energy and shipping sectors...

Lifecycle services

Lifecycle services

Creating Optimal LNG Storage Solutions — 20 Oct 2015 · Article

6 min read

Creating Optimal LNG Storage Solutions

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) has taken a firm foothold as the marine fuel of the future, a fact that is clear...

Engine systems Gas solutions

Engine systems Gas solutions

Taking control to the next level — 21 Nov 2017 · Article

4 min read

Taking control to the next level

Offered as a standard feature on all new Wärtsilä 31, Wärtsilä 46DF, Wärtsilä 20V34SG and Wärtsilä 18V50SG engines,...

Engine systems

Engine systems

Automating Operim — 12 Dec 2017 · Article

3 min read

Automating Operim

Wärtsilä Gas Solutions’ Operim has been monitoring its LNG cargo and reliquefaction plants on LNG carriers since 2011, but its new...

Sustainability Technology Engine systems

Sustainability Technology Engine systems

Eco-friendly tugs make a splash — 2 Jan 2018 · Article

3 min read

Eco-friendly tugs make a splash

Wärtsilä’s new family of environment-friendly tugs is here! It is based on the Wärtsilä HY concept, and draws...

Marine electric Technology

Marine electric Technology

Gas Valve Unit — 16 May 2017 · Article

5 min read

The Wärtsilä Gas Valve Unit Enclosed Design (GVU-ED™) for marine applications

Wärtsilä’s dual-fuel engine technology is widely recognized as an...

Technology Sustainability Engine systems

Technology Sustainability Engine systems

New age of connectivity — 16 Mar 2017 · Article

3 min read

New age of connectivity

With increased connectivity and communication comes better transparency.

Technology Digitalisation Port optimisation

Technology Digitalisation Port optimisation

UNIC automation system enables Wärtsilä 31 performance — 26 Apr 2017 · Article

6 min read

Next generation UNIC automation system enables Wärtsilä 31 performance

With its long history of technology leadership in advanced controls for...

Technology Propulsion

Technology Propulsion

Princess Hybrid — 13 Mar 2018 · Article

3 min read

Princess Hybrid

Technology front-runner Eidesvik has become the first offshore services company to replace a gen-set with a hybrid energy system in...

Marine electric Gas solutions

Marine electric Gas solutions

Why propulsion efficiency is the name of the game — 14 Mar 2018 · Article

3 min read

Why propulsion efficiency is the name of the game!

By focusing on optimising the lifecycle efficiency of ships, Wärtsilä's role as a full-service...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Orders stream in for Wärtsilä 31 — 28 Mar 2018 · Article

3 min read

Orders stream in for Wärtsilä 31

The demand for what the Guinness Book of World Records calls ‘the world’s most efficient 4-stroke engine’, the...

Engine systems

Engine systems

Doubling the lifetime of a piston head — 29 Mar 2018 · Article

3 min read

Doubling the lifetime of a piston head

After two years of testing on ships and in power plants, Wärtsilä, and its business line QuantiServ, have...

Lifecycle services

Lifecycle services

LNG as fuel solution — 4 Apr 2018 · Article

3 min read

‘LNG as fuel’ solution

As one of the leaders in the fast-growing market for liquefied natural gas (LNG) solutions, Wärtsilä is constantly seeking to...

Engine systems

Engine systems

The Wartsila HY TUG system Electric hybrid designs to save costs and reduce emissions — 5 Apr 2018 · Article

3 min read

China's towage industry gets a breath of hybrid

Having a green image and complying with stricter environmental standards are big and important...

Marine electric

Marine electric

Aerial top view container ship at sea port and working crane bridge — 12 Aug 2020 · Article

6 min read

Shipping looks to technology to confront a volatile future

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced a rethinking of maritime supply chains – speeding up...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

Retrofitting a Legend — 10 May 2018 · Article

3 min read

Retrofitting a Legend

Research vessel Polarstern is a true icon of the Arctic. Last year, Wärtsilä was commissioned to perform a retrofit project to...

Marine electric

Marine electric

Water Mist Release in Purifier Room — 4 Aug 2020 · Article

4 min read

Simulator training moves to the cloud to beat Covid-19

The expedited launch of Wärtsilä’s new cloud simulation platform has enabled seafarer schools...

Simulation and training

Simulation and training

The life aquatic with William Winters — 24 May 2018 · Article

3 min read

The life aquatic with William Winters

Underwater welding is one of the world’s most extreme jobs. William Winters, heading Underwater Services at...

Lifecycle services

Lifecycle services

Modularisation hand in hand with manufacturability — 29 May 2018 · Article

5 min read

Modularisation hand in hand with manufacturability

The development of the new Wärtsilä 31 engine provided the perfect opportunity to exploit the...

Engine systems

Engine systems

Save time with underwater repair and maintenance — 31 May 2018 · Article

3 min read

Save time with underwater repair and maintenance

With the acquisition of the Dutch underwater solutions specialist Trident BV, Wärtsilä will now be...

Lifecycle services Propulsion

Lifecycle services Propulsion

Going the distance — 21 Jun 2017 · Article

3 min read

Going the Distance

German research icebreaker finally receives new shaft generator systems – the old systems offered stellar performance for 35...

Marine electric

Marine electric

How digital propellers are getting close to the real thing — 31 May 2018 · Article

3 min read

Bytes and bronze: how digital propellers are getting close to the real thing

More powerful digital simulation is allowing Wärtsilä’s designers to...

Propulsion

Propulsion

11 Jul 2017 · Article

3 min read

DEME-d fit for dredging up the future!

"Belgian company DEME and Wärtsilä joined forces to build, at 40 MW, the world’s most powerful LNG-fuelled...

Technology Sustainability Propulsion

Technology Sustainability Propulsion

Hybrid on ice — 20 Feb 2018 · Article

3 min read

HYbrid on ice

History will be made when the icebreaking and hybrid TundRA 3600-H tug starts operations in Luleå, Sweden in early 2019. We give you a...

Marine electric

Marine electric

Wärtsilä keeps Incat in the fast lane — 28 Feb 2018 · Article

4 min read

Wärtsilä keeps Incat in the fast lane

For 30 years, Wärtsilä's waterjets have played a vital role in helping Incat build some of the world's fastest...

Propulsion Technology

Propulsion Technology

Wärtsilä 20 - Small changes, big results — 12 Jun 2018 · Article

4 min read

Wärtsilä 20 – Small changes, big results

We revisit a classic, making it better and more efficient than ever before. The upgraded Wärtsilä 20 engine...

Engine systems Technology

Engine systems Technology

Propulsion Control on the Norwegian Gannet — 30 Nov 2018 · Article

8 min read

Propulsion Control on the Norwegian Gannet

November 2018 saw the launch of one of the world's most advanced sailing fish factories, the Norwegian...

Technology Propulsion

Technology Propulsion

The Aurora Spirit, a new e-shuttle tanker, sets sail. — 3 Jun 2020 · Article

5 min read

Revolutionary e-shuttle tanker boasts improved efficiency and lower costs

Promising 47% lower emissions and fuel costs of just under half of its...

Sustainability Marine electric Gas solutions

Sustainability Marine electric Gas solutions

China’s shipbuilding sector’s smart moment — 26 Sep 2018 · Article

3 min read

China’s shipbuilding sector’s smart moment

CSSC Wärtsilä Engine (Shanghai) Co., Ltd (CWEC), the joint venture company formed between Wärtsilä and...

Engine systems

Engine systems

Wartsila sets sight on ambitious emission reduction targets — 3 Oct 2018 · Article

3 min read

Wärtsilä sets sight on ambitious emission reduction targets

As a sustainably aware company, Wärtsilä is committed to minimising the environmental...

Engine systems

Engine systems

One-stop shop for engine and turbocharger maintenance — 8 Nov 2018 · Article

3 min read

One-stop shop for engine and turbocharger maintenance

When it comes to service and maintenance needs for engines and turbochargers, the buck stops...

Engine systems

Engine systems

Arctic Council Guide — 30 Jul 2020 · Article

5 min read

First Guideline for Arctic Marine Risk Assessment released

The Arctic Council’s Emergency Prevention, Preparedness and Response Working Group has...

Fleet optimisation Sustainability Simulation and training

Fleet optimisation Sustainability Simulation and training

Bulgaria VTMIS — 29 Jul 2020 · Article

3 min read

Wärtsilä STM and AIM will predict vessels behavior in Bulgarian ports

Wärtsilä Sea Traffic Management (STM) and Advanced Intelligent Maneuvering...

Fleet optimisation Port optimisation Sustainability

Fleet optimisation Port optimisation Sustainability

Port waiting times — 28 Jul 2020 · Article

1 min read

Average ship waiting times worldwide are about 32% below normal

Fall in port activity suggests an urgent need in operations efficiency

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

Containership — 24 Jul 2020 · Article

3 min read

The second update of the Containership model for the Engine Room Simulator is here

The second update of the Containership model for the Engine Room...

Simulation and training

Simulation and training

15-years-and-counting-of-partnership_resized — 8 Aug 2018 · Article

7 min read

15 years - and counting - of partnership

Exploring opportunities with machine learning and artificial intelligence takes partnership between Royal...

Lifecycle services

Lifecycle services

17 Feb 2020 · Article

2 min read

Wärtsilä NTPRO Aracaju training area

Check out the latest development of Wärtsilä Navi-Trainer Professional (NTPRO) 5.40 -- new exercise areas,...

Simulation and training

Simulation and training

Balt Safe STM — 24 Jul 2020 · Article

3 min read

Wärtsilä Voyage to upgrade ECDIS on-board 50 tankers as a part of Sea Traffic Management (STM) BALT SAFE project

Wärtsilä Voyage Solutions signed a...

Port optimisation

Port optimisation

NTPRO — 23 Jul 2020 · Article

1 min read

Wärtsilä released new exercise areas for Navi-Trainer Professional (NTPRO) – the Titicaca lake and the Fraser river

Wärtsilä released new exercise...

Simulation and training Fleet optimisation

Simulation and training Fleet optimisation

11 Feb 2020 · Article

1 min read

By investing in digital solutions, vessel operators save on their future bills

Connectivity is vital for ship operations and remote vessel...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

the-wartsila-hy-tug-system-electric-hybrid-designs-to-save-costs-and-reduce-emissions_resized — 13 Nov 2018 · Article

8 min read

The Wärtsilä HY TUG system: Electric hybrid designs to save costs and reduce emissions

Wärtsilä is currently launching new hybrid propulsion systems...

Engine systems Marine electric

Engine systems Marine electric

evaluating-the-validity-of-full-scale-cfd-simulations_resized — 29 Nov 2018 · Article

10 min read

Evaluating the validity of full-scale CFD simulations

Advancements in CFD simulations have made the results comparable to data received from model...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Martin Falbisoner, via Wikimedia Commons — 22 Jul 2020 · Article

1 min read

Le Havre pilot station receives a complete navigational simulator upgrade

Wärtsilä will supply a complete navigational simulator upgrade for the Le...

Simulation and training Fleet optimisation

Simulation and training Fleet optimisation

3 Feb 2020 · Article

2 min read

Shipping is losing on 90% of the connectivity value and needs a solution to break the ice

90% of all data generated on board never leaves the ship...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

LNG Bunkering Fuel Supply System Simulator 1 — 20 Jan 2020 · Article

2 min read

Wärtsilä LNG Bunkering & Supply System simulator is launched

Following the increased demand for LNG bunkering fuel and the expanded LNG...

Simulation and training

Simulation and training

slow-steaming-to-arrive-at-the-right-time_resized — 6 Feb 2019 · Article

5 min read

Slow steaming to arrive at the right time

Container ships, on average, spend 6% of their time, every year, waiting at anchor due to delays at port....

Port optimisation Sustainability

Port optimisation Sustainability

25 Nov 2019 · Article

3 min read

Port Call Optimisation paves the way towards a higher port performance

In 2018, a given ship spent a median of 23.5 hours during a port call,...

Port optimisation Fleet optimisation

Port optimisation Fleet optimisation

24 Nov 2019 · Article

2 min read

Digital Road to the Sustainable Future: Anglo-Eastern to connect 600 vessels with Wärtsilä Voyage Solution

The entire Anglo-Eastern fleet of 600...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

Smart simulator — 21 Jul 2020 · Article

1 min read

Inland simulator training facility for the City of Duisburg

Wärtsilä Voyage is to provide the most modern inland simulator training facility in...

Simulation and training

Simulation and training

6 Nov 2019 · Article

3 min read

Portugal Port Authority to focus on simulation technology and trainings for the experienced professionals

More than 52% of vessel operators and over...

Port optimisation Simulation and training

Port optimisation Simulation and training

5 Nov 2019 · Article

3 min read

How we use Big Data to maximise efficiency of a voyage for any given vessel today

Vessel operating costs in the shipping industry increased by 3.1%...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

the-new-age-propulsion-condition-monitoring-service-key-to-predictive-maintenance-and-optimal-uptime_resized — 13 Mar 2019 · Article

7 min read

The new age Propulsion Condition Monitoring Service: Key to predictive maintenance and optimal uptime

When Wärtsilä’s Propulsion Condition...

Technology Propulsion

Technology Propulsion

pirouetting-ships-what-harbours-can-learn-from-dance_resized — 25 Apr 2019 · Article

4 min read

Pirouetting ships: What harbours can learn from dance

Did you know that choreography can be used to improve traffic flow and efficiency when...

Port optimisation

Port optimisation

20 Feb 2020 · Article

1 min read

Benefits of Just-In-Time Sailing: how to take port operations to new heights

In heavy traffic areas reduced congestion and improved flow of...

Port optimisation

Port optimisation

12 Nov 2019 · Article

2 min read

The top 10 skills for maritime industry in 2020

As technology fosters industry development, a gap in skills is widening. Automation of processes...

Simulation and training

Simulation and training

Getting smart with navigation — 22 Aug 2019 · Article

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Getting smart with navigation

In a world of connectivity, why shouldn’t the maritime industry be reaping the benefits of optimised navigation?...

Simulation and training Fleet optimisation

Simulation and training Fleet optimisation

Avoiding risks worth EUR 15 million in passenger and cruise new-build projects — 1 Aug 2019 · Article

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Avoiding risks worth EUR 15 million in passenger and cruise new-build projects

Shipbuilding has come a long way from being a large but...

Technology Engine systems

Technology Engine systems

SEA20 and the future of the maritime industry — 4 Jun 2019 · Article

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SEA20 and the future of the maritime industry

Considering the pace of climate change, radical new initiatives are needed to halt and possibly...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

4 Dec 2019 · Article

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Increasing fleet operating costs creates the need for savings at all-time high

Drewry estimates that daily operating costs across the 46 different...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

Bridge — 14 Jul 2020 · Article

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ADMIRALTY gateway is to phase out. Here is an easy way to bridge the gap

Starting from 1 May 2020, no new users will be accepted for the services of...

Fleet optimisation Safety

Fleet optimisation Safety

Wärtsilä 14 and Wilmer Wahlstedt — 18 Dec 2019 · Article

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A tradition of innovation in engine design

This year has been a very special year for Wärtsilä. While the company turned 185, it was also the 60th...

Technology Engine systems People

Technology Engine systems People

19 Nov 2019 · Article

3 min read

Pilotage Digitalisation. How Remote is the Remote Pilotage?

Finnpilot Pilotage is taking steps to develop the remote pilotage solution in...

Port optimisation

Port optimisation

24 Oct 2019 · Article

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How a new agreement opened up possibilities for the Wärtsilä-Carnival relationship

Two years in, the performance-based logistics agreement (PBL)...

Sustainability Technology Lifecycle services

Sustainability Technology Lifecycle services

Wärtsilä gives a boost to world’s largest semi-submersible crane vehicle — 14 Nov 2019 · Article

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Wärtsilä gives a boost to world’s largest semi-submersible crane vehicle

Creating state-of-the-art features for Sleipnir, which will remove and...

Technology Propulsion

Technology Propulsion

30 Oct 2019 · Article

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Wärtsilä together with European ports authorities elaborate standards of digital data exchange

Just-in-time arrivals can save up to 1.6 mln tons of...

Port optimisation

Port optimisation

27 Oct 2019 · Article

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How Smart Voyaging helps to decline shipping emissions

Containerships, on average, spend up to 6% of their time waiting at anchor due to delays at...

Port optimisation

Port optimisation

23 Oct 2019 · Article

4 min read

How connected ECDIS (FOS) impacts margin of a voyage

The digitalisation of the shipping industry aims at making voyages more efficient. The latest...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

13 Jul 2020 · Article

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Navi-Harbour WebVTS 5.0 Wärtsilä’s new product to give full access to vital VTS information

Navi-Harbour WebVTS 5.0 system is designed by Wärtsilä ...

Fleet optimisation Port optimisation Sustainability

Fleet optimisation Port optimisation Sustainability

Maritime digitalisation: Where to start — 9 Jul 2019 · Article

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Maritime digitalisation: Where to start?

The maritime industry may be amongst the world’s most traditional, but it’s also feeling the winds of...

Sustainability Fleet optimisation

Sustainability Fleet optimisation

Simulating the future of maritime — 11 Jul 2019 · Article

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Simulating the future of maritime

In a world where ‘autonomous’ is a reality, a marketing strategy and a race to the finish line, what lies beneath...

Simulation and training Technology

Simulation and training Technology

Finding synergies between marine and aviation — 18 Jul 2019 · Article

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Finding synergies between marine and aviation

The marine industry is gearing up to meet new environmental regulations while embracing...

Port optimisation Simulation and training

Port optimisation Simulation and training

Cruising towards sustainability — 8 Oct 2019 · Article

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Cruising towards sustainability

Cruise ships are massive floating cities and, much like their land-based counterparts, have to deal with problems...

Safety Sustainability Engine systems

Safety Sustainability Engine systems

Oshima — 16 Oct 2019 · Article

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Ultramax 2030: Next generation shipping

Ship owners can now have vessels that that are affordable, compliant with the IMO’s 2030 emission targets...

Sustainability Gas solutions Engine systems

Sustainability Gas solutions Engine systems

Smart Marine just got a little smarter — 7 Nov 2019 · Article

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Smart Marine just got a little smarter

With richer data and faster connectivity, the upgraded Operim system lays the groundwork for new business...

Simulation and training Port optimisation

Simulation and training Port optimisation

Singapore innovation — 21 Nov 2019 · Article

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Inspiring maritime innovation through design

Singapore, a key hub in the global marine business, is leading the industry’s digital transformation....

Technology Digitalisation Simulation and training

Technology Digitalisation Simulation and training

Wärtsilä Expert Insight — 27 Nov 2019 · Article

4 min read

Wärtsilä’s next generation maintenance platform

What happens when you combine the knowledge of Wärtsilä experts and artificial intelligence? The...

Digitalisation Technology Lifecycle services

Digitalisation Technology Lifecycle services

Where is the magnetic North Pole headed? — 30 Jul 2019 · Article

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Where is the magnetic North Pole headed?

The magnetic North Pole is moving at an accelerated pace and shifting positions. What is causing this...

Sustainability Port optimisation

Sustainability Port optimisation

Wärtsilä 31 — 1 Jun 2015 · Article

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Wärtsilä 31 – the most efficient engine in the world

The Wärtsilä 31 marine engine sets the standard for energy efficiency. It has the lowest fuel...

Engine systems

Engine systems

Wärtsilä 31 — 8 Jan 2019 · Article

5 min read

Japanese ferries achieve efficiency and lower emissions

Japan has one of the most advanced ferry fleets in the world, thanks in part to Wärtsilä...

Sustainability Engine systems Propulsion

Sustainability Engine systems Propulsion

Polar Bear in Sabetta — 3 Jan 2020 · Article

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Sabetta: Innovation above the Arctic Circle

Navigation along the Northern Sea Route is increasing, but traversing the route remains challenging and...

Sustainability Port optimisation

Sustainability Port optimisation

The smart way to train tomorrow’s seafarers — 18 Mar 2020 · Article

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The smart way to train tomorrow’s seafarers

The next generation of marine simulation solutions must address shipping’s accelerating pace of...

Simulation and training

Simulation and training

In conversation with Wärtsilä’s point man on sustainable cruising — 25 Mar 2020 · Article

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In conversation with Wärtsilä’s point man on sustainable cruising

In a world where environmental impact is influencing customer decisions, cruise...

Sustainability Marine electric People

Sustainability Marine electric People

Wärtsilä working to raise efficiencies, lower operational costs, and reduce the environmental impact for fishing industry vessels — 1 Apr 2020 · Article

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Wärtsilä working to raise efficiencies, lower operational costs, and reduce the environmental impact for fishing industry vessels

The global fishing...

Technology Sustainability Engine systems

Technology Sustainability Engine systems

In Conversation with Wärtsilä’s Emil Katajainen — 21 May 2020 · Article

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In Conversation with Wärtsilä’s Emil Katajainen

System to improve marine traffic arrives just-in-time. Emil Katajainen, Business Development Manager...

Technology Port optimisation Sustainability

Technology Port optimisation Sustainability

wv_navi-port_image_04_alt — 19 Feb 2020 · Article

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Successful application of Wärtsilä Navi-Port highlights benefits of Just-in-Time sailing

The technology group Wärtsilä, together with project...

Port optimisation Fleet optimisation

Port optimisation Fleet optimisation

01_Smart_Simulation_Hero_Image_1920x1080px — 4 Jun 2020 · Article

2 min read

Wärtsilä to supply Europe’s most modern simulator for inland shipping training

The technology group Wärtsilä has been contracted by the City of...

Simulation and training

Simulation and training

01_Smart_Voyage_Optimisation_Hero_Image_1920x1080px — 20 Nov 2019 · Article

3 min read

Delivering on a deal that revolutionises the maritime industry

In October, Anglo-Eastern agreed with Wärtsilä on a programme to digitalise its...

Fleet optimisation

Fleet optimisation

Solent University, ship simulation training — 11 Jun 2020 · Article

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Making ship systems smarter with simulation

As researchers deepen their understanding of autonomous and remote vessel operations, a new breed of...

Simulation and training

Simulation and training

The Wärtsilä HY — 30 May 2017 · Article

25 min read

The Wärtsilä HY advances the switch to a new era of hybrid propulsion shipping

It was big news for the automotive industry when hybrid cars became...

Technology Marine electric

Technology Marine electric

Dual fuel engines hero image — 26 Apr 2017 · Article

25 min read

Common rail fuel injection rules the waves

Very few marine engines are awarded a Guinness World Record. Thanks to Wärtsilä’s common rail injection...

Engine systems

Engine systems

World's first ethane-powered marine vessels — 21 Sep 2016 · Article

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World's first ethane-powered marine vessels

Originally designed to run on LNG, MDO and HFO, the Dragon class vessels were meant to use LNG as fuel...

Sustainability Engine systems Gas solutions

Sustainability Engine systems Gas solutions

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