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6 JUN 2023
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Five reasons why I love our research and development department
Research and development, why do I love you? Wärtsilä’s Juha Kytölä, Chief...
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Marine Power
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9 MAY 2023
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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
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Marine Power
Propulsion
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3 APR 2023
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Make more from offshore: how to turn three challenges into opportunities
Want to make more from offshore, with maximised safety and manoeuvrability,...
Marine Power
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Marine Power
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14 APR 2023
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Optimising propulsion the smart way: 13 amazing pictures
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and Wärtsilä’s OPTI Design help optimise vessel...
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Propulsion
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Propulsion
28 FEB 2023
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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...
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Marine Power
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10 JAN 2023
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How to get vessel uptime, fuel savings or reduced emissions – guaranteed
Looking for guarantees on uptime, fuel savings or lower emissions? An...
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20 DEC 2022
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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...
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Marine Power
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15 DEC 2022
Article
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Smart decarbonisation: Top 8 ways that ferry operators can do it profitably
From flexible engines and electrification to hybridisation and future...
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Marine electric
29 NOV 2022
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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
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Marine Power
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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
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Marine Power
Decarbonisation and future fuels
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...
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Exhaust treatment
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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
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Propulsion
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18 OCT 2022
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3 min read
Decarbonisation drives innovation in short sea shipping
Can flexible hybridised solutions provide a clear pathway to zero emissions?
Propulsion
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Marine electric
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Marine electric
17 OCT 2022
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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...
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Marine Power
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7 OCT 2022
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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...
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Marine Power
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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
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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
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Marine Power
Propulsion
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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
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Propulsion
Marine Power
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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
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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
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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
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Marine Power
Engine systems
Decarbonisation and future fuels
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
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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
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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
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Marine electric
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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
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Propulsion
Marine Power
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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
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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
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Marine electric
Marine Power
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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
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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...
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Marine Power
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Decarbonisation and future fuels
Marine Power
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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
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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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Marine Power
Lifecycle services
Decarbonisation and future fuels
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
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Propulsion
Marine Power
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Propulsion
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
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
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
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People
Marine Power
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People
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
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Engine systems
Marine Power
Lifecycle services
Engine systems
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
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
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People
Propulsion
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People
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
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
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
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...
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Marine Power
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