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    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 & future fuels
    Marine Power Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels
    Marine Power Decarbonisation & future fuels
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    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 & future fuels Exhaust treatment
    Sustainability Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels
    Propulsion Marine Power Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels Electrical systems
    Propulsion Decarbonisation & future fuels Electrical systems
    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 & future fuels
    Marine Power Engine systems Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels
    Marine Power Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels
    Marine Power Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels
    Marine Power Propulsion Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels Propulsion
    Marine Power Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels
    Marine Power Decarbonisation & 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 Electrical systems Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Marine Power Electrical systems Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels
    Marine Power Engine systems Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels
    Marine Power Engine systems Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels Engine systems
    Marine Power Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels
    Marine Power Decarbonisation & 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...
    Electrical systems Marine Power Lifecycle services
    Electrical systems Marine Power Lifecycle services
    13 APR 2022 Article
    4 min read

    Future proof: Wärtsilä solutions mean the Fure Viten is ready for 2050 – today

    With a range of integrated Wärtsilä solution onboard, Swedish tanker...
    Propulsion Marine Power Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Propulsion Marine Power Decarbonisation & future fuels
    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 & future fuels
    Lifecycle services Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels Propulsion
    Marine Power Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels Electrical systems
    Marine Power Decarbonisation & future fuels Electrical systems
    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 & future fuels Electrical systems
    Marine Power Decarbonisation & future fuels Electrical systems
    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 & future fuels Marine Power Lifecycle services
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Marine Power Lifecycle services
    2 NOV 2021 Article
    3 min read

    Proudly charting a course towards net zero with the Vancouver Maritime Centre for Climate

    Wärtsilä on board as the Vancouver Maritime Centre for...
    Marine Power Decarbonisation & future fuels Electrical systems
    Marine Power Decarbonisation & future fuels Electrical systems
    19 OCT 2021 Article
    5 min read

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

    Four Wärtsilä experts discuss the advantages of methanol as a future fuel for shipping, as well as...
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Marine Power Lifecycle services
    Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels
    Marine Power Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels Marine Power
    Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels
    Decarbonisation & 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 Electrical systems
    Engine systems Propulsion Electrical systems
    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 & future fuels Lifecycle services
    Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels
    Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels Marine Power
    Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels Innovation
    Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels
    Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels
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    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 & future fuels
    Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels Lifecycle services Marine Power
    Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels
    Marine Power Propulsion Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels
    Marine Power Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels
    Marine Power Propulsion Decarbonisation & future fuels
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    22 APR 2021 Article
    5 min read

    Let’s agree to cut emissions

    In the discussion around decarbonisation, vessel owners and operators are faced with an array of options in terms of...
    Marine Power Lifecycle services Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Marine Power Lifecycle services Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels
    Lifecycle services Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels
    Marine Power Lifecycle services Decarbonisation & future fuels
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    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 Electrical systems Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Marine Power Electrical systems Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels People
    Marine Power Decarbonisation & 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
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    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 & future fuels Marine Power People
    Decarbonisation & 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 & future fuels People
    Propulsion Decarbonisation & future fuels People
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    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 & future fuels
    Lifecycle services Decarbonisation & future fuels
    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 & future fuels Marine Power Engine systems
    Decarbonisation & future fuels Marine Power Engine systems
    LNG tanker at sea
    30 OCT 2020 Article
    5 min read

    Mind the methane gap

    LNG could cut the shipping industry’s CO2 emissions by 25%, but could its methane emissions undermine its climate advantages?...
    Sustainability Technology Decarbonisation & future fuels
    Sustainability Technology Decarbonisation & future fuels
    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 & future fuels
    Marine Power Sustainability Decarbonisation & future fuels
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