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

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Articles

6 JUN 2023 Article
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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...
The right bow thruster will minimise vessel resistance
9 MAY 2023 Article
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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...
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...
23 FEB 2023 Article
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Short sea shipping and sustainability: 3 interesting considerations

Could an aging fleet and tightening environmental regulations be an opportunity...
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...
10 NOV 2022 Article
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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...
25 OCT 2022 Article
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Six things about computational fluid dynamics that might surprise you

Discover how computational fluid dynamics helps design ever more efficient...
18 OCT 2022 Article
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Decarbonisation drives innovation in short sea shipping

Can flexible hybridised solutions provide a clear pathway to zero emissions?
19 AUG 2022 Article
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The winds of change – how rotor sail technology can boost maritime decarbonisation efforts

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

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...
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19 MAY 2021 Webinar

Integrated drive train solutions for high speed craft

19 May 2021 - EUAF session
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6 APR 2021 Webinar

Integrated drive train solutions for high speed craft

06 April 2021 - MEA session
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11 MAR 2021 Webinar

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

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

White papers

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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...
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44 pages

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

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

White paper: Steering into a new future

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

White paper: Thruster requirements for wind farm vessels

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

White paper: Wärtsilä HY TUG propulsion system

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

White paper: Wärtsilä EnergoFlow - Robust and Reliable

Wärtsilä’s energy efficiency solution, EnergoFlow is a path-breaking solution enabling the...
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White paper: Hybrid propulsion is part of the future for RoRo/RoPax ferries

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

Case studies

Hybrid solution for Aasen Shipping's modern bulk carrier
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Aasen Shipping

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

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

Hybrid solution including engine, batteries, propeller and energy management system delivers big fuel savings for Misje Rederi's newbuild...
Carnival Regal Princess and optimal decarbonisation path
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Carnival Regal Princess

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

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

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

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

Wärtsilä EnergoProFin improves the fuel efficiency of bulk carrier MV Arvika