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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...

Marine Power Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels

Marine Power Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels

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...

Marine Power Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels

Marine Power Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels

3 APR 2023 Article

5 min read

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

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

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels

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...

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion

28 FEB 2023 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...

Marine Power Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels

Marine Power Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels

10 JAN 2023 Article

4 min read

How to get vessel uptime, fuel savings or reduced emissions – guaranteed

Looking for guarantees on uptime, fuel savings or lower emissions? An...

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services

20 DEC 2022 Article

4 min read

What your peers were reading – the top five articles in 2022

Want to see which articles your peers were reading this year? Catch up with 5 most-read...

Marine Power Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels

Marine Power Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels

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...

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

29 NOV 2022 Article

6 min read

Maritime regulations and opportunities in 2023 – your keys to success

Get expert advice on 2023 maritime regulations and learn why upgrading to...

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels

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...

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels

Marine Power 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 Exhaust treatment

Sustainability Decarbonisation and future fuels Exhaust treatment

10 NOV 2022 Article

4 min read

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

45% of merchant vessels will need an upgrade to comply with CII. Find...

Propulsion Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels

Propulsion Marine Power 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...

Marine Power Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels

Marine Power Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels

7 OCT 2022 Article

4 min read

3 simple steps to a low-carb vessel diet

Get data-driven advice on the right decarbonisation solutions for your vessel and business case with the...

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels

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...

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels

Marine Power 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...

Marine Power Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels

Marine Power Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels

8 AUG 2022 Article

4 min read

Five common misconceptions about air lubrication – and why they’re wrong

Air lubrication is a highly effective way to cut ship fuel consumption, so...

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion

27 JUN 2022 Article

6 min read

Green corridors – channelling efforts to scale up maritime decarbonisation

Green corridors, routes linking ports that support zero-emission...

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels

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 Power Marine electric Decarbonisation and future fuels

Marine Power Marine electric Decarbonisation and future fuels

2 JUN 2022 Article

5 min read

The Wärtsilä 2-Stroke Future Fuels Conversion Platform – A fuel-proof way to gear up for decarbonisation

The Wärtsilä 2-Stroke Future Fuels...

Marine Power Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels

Marine Power Engine systems 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...

Marine Power Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels

Marine Power Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels

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...

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels Engine systems

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels Engine systems

29 APR 2022 Article

6 min read

LNG – Fuel for thought in our deep-dive Q&A

Four Wärtsilä experts discuss the advantages and issues related to adopting LNG as a future fuel for...

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels

20 APR 2022 Article

6 min read

Plug and play – cutting vessel fuel consumption and emissions with shore-power

Five things you need to know about reducing emissions, fuel costs and...

Marine electric Marine Power Lifecycle services

Marine electric Marine Power Lifecycle services

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

28 MAR 2022 Article

3 min read

Driving fleet decarbonisation with data-led advice

As the entry into force of IMO’s energy efficiency regulations EEXI and CII rapidly approaches,...

Marine Power Lifecycle services Propulsion

Marine Power Lifecycle services Propulsion

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...

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion

8 DEC 2021 Article

3 min read

A look back at this year’s decarbonisation journey on Insights

A review of 2021 Wärtsilä Insights on decarbonisation – from future fuels and...

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

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...

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

3 NOV 2021 Article

5 min read

Wärtsilä Expert Insight – The continuing evolution of our next-level predictive maintenance service

Wärtsilä Expert Insight uses advanced...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine Power Lifecycle services

Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine Power 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 Marine Power Lifecycle services

Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine Power Lifecycle services

30 SEP 2021 Article

5 min read

Decarbonising Shipping Week – webinar series explores segment-specific strategies for EEXI and CII compliance

Wärtsilä’s Decarbonising Shipping Week...

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels

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 Marine Power

Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine Power

17 SEP 2021 Article

6 min read

Wärtsilä helping to propel waterborne transport towards zero emissions

As a member of the Waterborne Technology Platform, Wärtsilä is helping define...

Decarbonisation and future fuels

Decarbonisation and future fuels

7 SEP 2021 Article

6 min read

Complying with EEXI – how to speed up decarbonisation without slowing down vessels

Time is running out for vessel owners to comply with the IMO’s...

Engine systems Propulsion Marine electric

Engine systems Propulsion Marine electric

28 JUN 2021 Article

3 min read

Ammonia – fuel for thought in our deep-dive Q&A

Four Wärtsilä experts discuss the advantages of ammonia as a future fuel for shipping, as well as...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services

Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services

Smart Propulsion_webinar — 24 JUN 2021 Article

4 min read

Meet the new future fuel-ready propulsion technology for bulkers and tankers

An overview of the webcast presenting Wärtsilä and RINA’s game-changing...

Decarbonisation and future fuels

Decarbonisation and future fuels

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 Marine Power

Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine Power

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

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

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

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 Marine Power

Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services Marine Power

Meeting decarbonisation targets with optimised propulsion — 5 MAY 2021 Article

3 min read

Meeting decarbonisation targets with optimised propulsion

It’s not often that the twin goals of reducing costs and complying with regulations can be...

Marine Power Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels

Marine Power Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels

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...

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels

Marine Power 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....

Marine Power Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels

Marine Power Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels

STOCK IMAGE Cruise ship at sea — 2 JUN 2023 Article

5 min read

One simple secret that will make your emissions reduction strategy look awesome

Brailsford’s theory of marginal gains can be a gamechanger when it...

Marine Power Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels

Marine Power Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels

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

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,...

Marine Power Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels

Marine Power Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels

Integrated Systems and Solutions banner — 6 APR 2021 Article

7 min read

Wärtsilä’s Integrated Systems & Solutions – future-proof solutions today

On the journey towards decarbonisation one thing is for certain: the marine...

Marine Power Lifecycle services Propulsion

Marine Power Lifecycle services Propulsion

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...

Marine Power Marine electric Decarbonisation and future fuels

Marine Power Marine electric Decarbonisation and future fuels

Insights-LNG-Carriers — 30 MAR 2021 Article

5 min read

LNG carriers – the future is flexible

As global LNG production continues to grow, the industry is turning its thoughts towards the next generation...

Lifecycle services Marine Power Propulsion

Lifecycle services Marine Power Propulsion

Turning uncertainty into opportunity – flexible solutions for the challenges of tomorrow — 4 MAR 2021 Article

3 min read

Turning uncertainty into opportunity – flexible solutions for the challenges of tomorrow

It has been clear for a while that the maritime industry’s...

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels People

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels People

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

The offshore wind business is booming around the...

Marine Power Lifecycle services Engine systems

Marine Power Lifecycle services Engine systems

Decarbonisation-a-viable-pathway-emerges-banner — 2 FEB 2021 Article

4 min read

Decarbonisation – a viable pathway emerges

In recent years, the maritime sector has awoken to the pressing need to make critical sustainability...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine Power People

Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine Power 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

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

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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 Marine Power Engine systems

Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine Power Engine systems

30 OCT 2020 Article

5 min read

How to be smarter about methane slip – right now

Methane slip is the small amount of LNG fuel that doesn’t burn in a vessel’s engine, instead...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services Marine Power

Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services Marine Power

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...

Marine Power Sustainability Decarbonisation and future fuels

Marine Power Sustainability Decarbonisation and future fuels

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