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Propulsion

Wärtsilä propulsion solutions include high performance and reliable propulsors, energy saving devices and gears for the marine industry.

Articles

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

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

23 FEB 2023 Article

5 min read

Short sea shipping and sustainability: 3 interesting considerations

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

Marine Power Engine systems Propulsion

Marine Power Engine systems Propulsion

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

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

25 OCT 2022 Article

4 min read

Six things about computational fluid dynamics that might surprise you

Discover how computational fluid dynamics helps design ever more efficient...

Marine Power Propulsion

Marine Power Propulsion

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

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

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Webinars

11 OCT 2022 Webinar

How to improve your CII rating with energy saving technologies

This webinar reveals how energy saving technologies can improve CII rating for...

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

Waterjet-webinar-banner — 19 MAY 2021 Webinar

Integrated drive train solutions for high speed craft

19 May 2021 - EUAF session

Marine Power Propulsion

Marine Power Propulsion

Waterjet-webinar-banner — 6 APR 2021 Webinar

Integrated drive train solutions for high speed craft

06 April 2021 - MEA session

Marine Power Propulsion

Marine Power Propulsion

Offshore wind farm — 11 MAR 2021 Webinar

The winds of opportunity - Optimising propulsion for next generation windfarm vessels

The growing demand from offshore operations, particularly wind...

Marine Power Propulsion

Marine Power Propulsion

Propulsion energy saving technologies webinar — 11 JUN 2020 Webinar

Propulsion energy saving technologies

With the shipping industry facing increased environmental legislation and increasing operational costs,...

Technology Propulsion

Technology Propulsion

Cruise banner — 22 SEP 2020 Webinar

Preparing cruise ships for reactivation

COVID-19 has had a massive impact on the cruise industry which has led to the temporary layup of the...

Engine systems Propulsion

Engine systems Propulsion

Propulsion energy saving technologies webinar — 8 OCT 2020 Webinar

Propulsion energy saving technologies - improving efficiency in shipping today

With the shipping industry facing increased environmental legislation...

Propulsion Technology

Propulsion Technology

White papers

Whitepaper

14 pages

White paper: Ensure a good CII rating and stay competitive

How to ensure a good CII rating while staying competitive? Energy-saving devices are a...

Propulsion Marine Power

Propulsion Marine Power

Whitepaper

44 pages

White paper: The route to profitable decarbonisation for the ferry industry

Insights and practical guidance for the journey towards zero-carbon...

Sustainability Marine Power Engine systems

Sustainability Marine Power Engine systems

Whitepaper

8 pages

White paper: Steering into a new future

Taking tugboats to the next level: Improving performance with Wärtsilä's propulsion solutions

Propulsion

Propulsion

Thruster requirements for wind farm vessels banner — Whitepaper

9 pages

White paper: Thruster requirements for wind farm vessels

Offshore wind farms require efficient and reliable vessels to construct, maintain and...

Propulsion Marine Power Technology

Propulsion Marine Power Technology

the-virtual-route-to-solve-a-real-problem-banner — Whitepaper

9 pages

White paper: The virtual route to solve a real problem

For the longest time, the marine industry has faced challenges with tests and simulations...

Technology Propulsion

Technology Propulsion

Wartsila HY TUG propulsion system banner — Whitepaper

23 pages

White paper: Wärtsilä HY TUG propulsion system

With regulatory compliance becoming more and more of a global issue, Wärtsilä is launching new...

Technology Marine electric Propulsion

Technology Marine electric Propulsion

Wartsila EnergoFlow banner — Whitepaper

4 pages

White paper: Wärtsilä EnergoFlow - Robust and Reliable

Wärtsilä’s energy efficiency solution, EnergoFlow is a path-breaking solution enabling the...

Propulsion Technology

Propulsion Technology

Hybrid propulsion is part of the future for ferries banner — Whitepaper

10 pages

White paper: Hybrid propulsion is part of the future for RoRo/RoPax ferries

Green is undoubtedly the colour concept most dominating today’s shipping...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric Propulsion

Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric Propulsion

Case studies

Hybrid solution for Aasen Shipping's modern bulk carrier — Case study

Aasen Shipping

Hybrid solution delivers big fuel savings, reliability and outstanding performance for Aasen Shipping's modern self-discharging bulk...

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

Case study

Brittany Ferries

With an 11.5 MWh energy storage system, Brittany Ferries’ two new RoPax vessels are record breakers. What rewards will they reap...

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

Case study

Misje Vita

Hybrid solution including engine, batteries, propeller and energy management system delivers big fuel savings for Misje Rederi's newbuild...

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

Carnival Regal Princess and optimal decarbonisation path — Case study

Carnival Regal Princess

A digital model of the Regal Princess cruise ship has given Carnival data and insights that will help it decarbonise both...

Marine Power Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels

Marine Power Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels

Case study

Harvey Gulf International Marine

Wärtsilä HY hybrid upgrade has helped make Harvey Gulf International Marine’s operations significantly more fuel...

Marine Power Propulsion Marine electric

Marine Power Propulsion Marine electric

Case study

Maersk Minder

Wärtsilä HY hybrid upgrade cuts fuel consumption and carbon emissions onboard the Maersk Minder anchor handling tug supply vessel.

Marine Power Propulsion Marine electric

Marine Power Propulsion Marine electric

Case study

Splittnes

A Wärtsilä Vasa 32 engine upgrade and Wärtsilä EnergoProFin help bulk carrier cut fuel use and emissions by 10% and meet IMO Tier II NOx...

Marine Power Lifecycle services Engine systems

Marine Power Lifecycle services Engine systems

Case study

Fure Viten

With a range of integrated Wärtsilä solution onboard, Swedish tanker Fure Viten has already surpassed the IMO’s 2050 emissions targets.

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion

Marine Power Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion

Arvika reference — Case study

MV Arvika

Wärtsilä EnergoProFin improves the fuel efficiency of bulk carrier MV Arvika

Marine Power Lifecycle services Propulsion

Marine Power Lifecycle services Propulsion

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