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Helping power the Chinese windfarm construction boom with Wärtsilä transverse thrusters

Wärtsilä’s highly efficient transverse thrusters ensure excellent station keeping and manoeuvrability for specialised windfarm construction vessel.

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Cruise vessel Le Commandant Charcot ©PONANT-Daniel Ernst — 26 Mar 2024 · Article

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How can small cruise ships decarbonise? 5 top tips from an expert

When it comes to small cruise ships and decarbonisation, there are several...

Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion

Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion

Wärtsilä employee with propeller — 16 Jan 2024 · Article

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3D measurement and scanning: what is it and why should ship owners care?

3D scanning and measurement can help ship owners with equipment health...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion Lifecycle services

Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion Lifecycle services

Wrapped up presents — 19 Dec 2023 · Article

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7 insightful tips: This year’s best pieces of content for maritime professionals

7 essential maritime insights from 2023 in one place – from...

Engine systems Propulsion Lifecycle services

Engine systems Propulsion Lifecycle services

Heavy Lift Jack-Up Vessel — 30 Nov 2023 · Article

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Retractable thrusters: five features that matter when station keeping in offshore operations

Station keeping is essential for offshore vessels –...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion

Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion

aerial view of a container ship — 10 Nov 2023 · Article

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Decarbonising container ships: win big instead of losing large with these five tips

Follow these five top tips from a Wärtsilä expert to help make...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Engine systems Propulsion

Decarbonisation and future fuels Engine systems Propulsion

Container vessel — 26 Sep 2023 · Article

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Container ship engines running inefficiently at low load? Five options to think about

Container ships built more than five years ago are now likely...

Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services

Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services

container ship — 20 Jul 2023 · Article

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4 top tips to help you decarbonise your merchant fleet fast

If you own or operate merchant vessels like bulkers, tankers or container ships, how can...

Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels Engine systems

Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels Engine systems

Wärtsilä service staff — 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...

Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

Lifecycle services Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

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...

Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels

Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels

14 Apr 2023 · Article

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Optimising propulsion the smart way: 13 amazing pictures

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and Wärtsilä’s OPTI Design help optimise vessel...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion

Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion

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...

Engine systems Propulsion

Engine systems Propulsion

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...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric Engine systems

Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric Engine systems

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...

Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels

Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels

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...

Propulsion

Propulsion

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?

Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

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...

Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels

Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels

15 Aug 2022 · Article

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Introducing the MS Medstraum – the world's first zero-emission fast ferry

As part of the EU-funded TrAM project, Wärtsilä and partners have...

Propulsion Marine electric

Propulsion Marine electric

8 Aug 2022 · Article

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

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

Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion

Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion

11 May 2022 · Article

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Improve manoeuvrability and efficiency for newbuild feeder vessels with a CPP

Learn how combining a controllable pitch propeller and shaft generator...

Propulsion

Propulsion

7 Apr 2022 · Article

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DC or not DC, that is the question

What are the advantages and disadvantages of DC hubs? When are they useful and what problems can arise when...

Propulsion Engine systems Marine electric

Propulsion Engine systems Marine electric

1 Mar 2022 · Article

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A faster, more manoeuvrable ride for Fast Ferries

New controllable pitch propeller fitted with Wärtsilä’s energy-saving EnergoProFin propeller cap...

Lifecycle services Propulsion

Lifecycle services Propulsion

16 Dec 2021 · Article

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Wärtsilä waterjets – the lightest and most efficient on the market

Wärtsilä waterjets help operators increase efficiency and lower emissions while...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion Lifecycle services

Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion Lifecycle services

19 Nov 2021 · Article

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Wärtsilä’s propulsion field service team – the expertise, quality and experience to keep your vessels running optimally

Wärtsilä’s propulsion field...

Propulsion Lifecycle services

Propulsion Lifecycle services

17 Nov 2021 · Article

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Dispelling the myth of high losses in modern electrically enhanced propulsion systems

Thanks to modern technology, losses in electrically enhanced...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion Marine electric

Decarbonisation and future fuels Propulsion Marine electric

18 Oct 2021 · Article

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(Relation)ship building with Astrid Fiske and Karstensen Shipyard

When Astrid Fiske needed a reliable and highly fuel-efficient new trawler, they...

Lifecycle services Propulsion

Lifecycle services Propulsion

14 Sep 2021 · Article

6 min read

Helping power the Chinese windfarm construction boom with Wärtsilä transverse thrusters

Wärtsilä’s highly efficient transverse thrusters ensure...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Water whipped up by ship — 19 Sep 2023 · Article

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The top 4 ways to comply with EEXI without slowing down your vessels

Want to comply with EEXI regulation without reducing your sailing speed? Here...

Propulsion Marine electric Decarbonisation and future fuels

Propulsion Marine electric Decarbonisation and future fuels

13 Jul 2021 · Article

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Expertise, speed and an unusual solution help the fishing vessel Madrus return to action for the end of the season

After a fire onboard fishing...

Lifecycle services Propulsion

Lifecycle services Propulsion

7 Jul 2021 · Article

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Same again please – Wärtsilä helps shipbuilder deliver sister ship for world-class UAE-based dredger

A Wärtsilä integrated propulsion system...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Wartsila-s-energy-efficiency-solutions-provide-significant-savings-for-Delphis — 11 Jun 2021 · Article

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Wärtsilä’s energy efficiency solutions provide significant savings for Delphis

Delphis’s ice-classed container ships were fitted with Wärtsilä...

Propulsion

Propulsion

10 Jun 2021 · Article

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Greener operations for the Korea Polar Research Institute’s icebreaking research vessel

The icebreaking research vessel RV Aaron, operated by the...

Propulsion Lifecycle services

Propulsion Lifecycle services

7 Jun 2021 · Article

2 min read

Maintaining precise manoeuvrability on a record-breaking pipelaying giant

Laying underwater pipes in rough weather or congested shipping areas is...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Wärtsilä EnergoProFin leads to reduced fuel costs and an improved greenhouse gas rating for Bulgarian bulker — 2 Jun 2021 · Article

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Wärtsilä EnergoProFin leads to reduced fuel costs and an improved greenhouse gas rating for Bulgarian bulkers

Navigation Maritime Bulgare benefited...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Missed margherita makes man muse on manoeuvrability — 12 May 2021 · Article

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Missed margherita makes man muse on manoeuvrability

When the blockage of the Suez Canal made global headlines recently, and launched a thousand...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Flexibility is the key requirement for future propulsion systems — 27 Apr 2021 · Article

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Flexibility is the key requirement for future propulsion systems

Traditionally, vessels are designed for and tested at one design speed and draft....

Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services

Propulsion Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services

The winds of opportunity: optimising propulsion for next-generation windfarm vessels — 16 Mar 2021 · Article

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The winds of opportunity: optimising propulsion for next-generation windfarm vessels

Offshore operations require thrusters for sailing and dynamic...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Trusted thruster performance — 15 Mar 2021 · Article

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Trusted thruster performance – 50 years of maneuverability and station keeping

When it comes to thrusters it’s all about maneuvering and station...

Propulsion

Propulsion

new multi-purpose SOV for offshore wind — 12 Feb 2021 · Article

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Wärtsilä’s new multi-purpose SOV for offshore wind – future-proof, flexible and Jones-act compliant

Wärtsilä’s new multi-purpose SOV for offshore...

Lifecycle services Engine systems Propulsion

Lifecycle services Engine systems Propulsion

Wärtsilä Propulsion’s Technology team – heroes of hydrodynamics and masters of mechanics — 27 Jan 2021 · Article

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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

Windfarm Thruster — 21 Dec 2020 · Article

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Wärtsilä Retractable Thrusters help the Leonardo Da Vinci maximise its potential

The Prysmian Group is betting on Wärtsilä’s retractable thrusters...

Propulsion

Propulsion

cargo terminal — 24 Nov 2020 · Article

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6 ways container vessel companies are reducing their environmental impact

Under growing pressure from regulators, the shipping industry is working...

Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

Engine systems Decarbonisation and future fuels Marine electric

Jakup Sverri — 11 Nov 2020 · Article

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Wärtsilä provides ultra-silent propulsion technology for Faroese research vessel Jákup Sverri

When the Faroe Marine Research Institute tendered for...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Tallink Megastar — 5 Nov 2020 · Article

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Investing for the future, even in difficult economic times

In a challenging environment, increasing efficiency is key for profit margins. Wärtsilä...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Wärtsilä employees in front of an engine — 25 Oct 2023 · Article

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How to be smarter about methane slip – right now

Are you looking for options to reduce your methane slip? Discover simple solutions that can bring...

Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services Engine systems

Decarbonisation and future fuels Lifecycle services Engine systems

Wärtsilä waterjets — 7 Jul 2020 · Article

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Wärtsilä powered Incat catamarans have a grip on coveted Hales Trophy

For thirty years, the Hales Trophy for the fastest Atlantic crossing by a...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Prysmian - Leonardo Da Vinci — 15 Oct 2020 · Article

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Innovating to solve problems: The case of the WST-24R retractable thruster

When the coronavirus prevented on-site installation of a Wärtsilä...

Technology Propulsion

Technology Propulsion

Blazing new trails in Arctic shipping — 7 Oct 2020 · Article

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Blazing new trails in Arctic shipping

The Baltic sea is one of the most important trade routes in the world, and even today, at any time, nearly...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Controllable Pitch Propellers help to P&O Ferries navigate the English Channel — 7 Oct 2020 · Article

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Wärtsilä’s Controllable Pitch Propellers help P&O Ferries navigate the English Channel

The MS Pride of Canterbury has been a fixture at Dover for...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Wärtsilä midsize waterjets - delivering proven waterjet technology — 6 Aug 2020 · Article

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Wärtsilä midsize waterjets – delivering proven waterjet technology in a compact pre-assembled package

The trend of expanding coastal populations...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Wärtsilä stern trawler design, fishing for better efficiency — 24 Jan 2017 · Article

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Fishing for efficiency

Wärtsilä's fish-eye view of the global fishing market and thousands of hours of development work have resulted in a better...

Engine systems Propulsion

Engine systems Propulsion

Grimaldi Ro-Ro ship the Grande Portogallo — 16 Sep 2020 · Article

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Saving the maritime industry, one energy-saving device at a time

Wärtsilä’s partnership with MARIN and Grimaldi on the LeanShips initiative has...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Wärtsilä waterjets speed towards new innovations — 7 Mar 2019 · Article

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Wärtsilä waterjets speed towards new innovations

They help power some of the world’s biggest and fastest vessels. Find out why Wärtsilä’s waterjets...

Propulsion

Propulsion

UNIC automation system enables Wärtsilä 31 performance — 26 Apr 2017 · Article

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Next generation UNIC automation system enables Wärtsilä 31 performance

With its long history of technology leadership in advanced controls for...

Technology Propulsion

Technology Propulsion

Why propulsion efficiency is the name of the game — 14 Mar 2018 · Article

3 min read

Why propulsion efficiency is the name of the game!

By focusing on optimising the lifecycle efficiency of ships, Wärtsilä's role as a full-service...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Meet the miracle WST-24R thruster — 20 Apr 2018 · Article

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Meet the miracle: WST-24R thruster

Wärtsilä’s new WST-24R retractable steerable thruster beats its predecessor on a lot of levels: it comes at a...

Technology Propulsion

Technology Propulsion

Save time with underwater repair and maintenance — 31 May 2018 · Article

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Save time with underwater repair and maintenance

With the acquisition of the Dutch underwater solutions specialist Trident BV, Wärtsilä will now be...

Lifecycle services Propulsion

Lifecycle services Propulsion

How digital propellers are getting close to the real thing — 31 May 2018 · Article

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Bytes and bronze: how digital propellers are getting close to the real thing

More powerful digital simulation is allowing Wärtsilä’s designers to...

Propulsion

Propulsion

11 Jul 2017 · Article

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DEME-d fit for dredging up the future!

"Belgian company DEME and Wärtsilä joined forces to build, at 40 MW, the world’s most powerful LNG-fuelled...

Technology Sustainability Propulsion

Technology Sustainability Propulsion

Wärtsilä keeps Incat in the fast lane — 28 Feb 2018 · Article

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Wärtsilä keeps Incat in the fast lane

For 30 years, Wärtsilä's waterjets have played a vital role in helping Incat build some of the world's fastest...

Propulsion Technology

Propulsion Technology

Inland shipping’s day in the sun — 19 Jul 2017 · Article

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Inland shipping’s day in the sun

The newest EU directive regarding emission standards puts a heavy strain on the inland shipping industry. One of...

Technology Sustainability Propulsion

Technology Sustainability Propulsion

Volume rendering of water around the propeller and the pressure distribution on the propeller and rudder, including velocity behind the rudder. — 6 Jun 2018 · Article

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Propelling into better prospects

Research and development in propeller design is an ongoing process. And rightly so, Wärtsilä’s propeller design...

Propulsion

Propulsion

Wärtsilä’s new retractable thruster is an improvement across all parameters — 19 Jun 2018 · Article

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Wärtsilä’s new retractable thruster is an improvement across all parameters

The WST-24R thruster, with its eight-degree tilted propeller shaft...

Propulsion Technology

Propulsion Technology

Propulsion Control on the Norwegian Gannet — 30 Nov 2018 · Article

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Propulsion Control on the Norwegian Gannet

November 2018 saw the launch of one of the world's most advanced sailing fish factories, the Norwegian...

Technology Propulsion

Technology Propulsion

Wartsila EnergoFlow boosts propulsion efficiency — 8 Nov 2017 · Article

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Wärtsilä EnergoFlow boosts propulsion efficiency

Wärtsilä launched its latest energy-saving device for ship engines, a next-generation pre-swirl...

Technology Sustainability Propulsion

Technology Sustainability Propulsion

LNG marine fuel gets a push in the United States — 23 Nov 2018 · Article

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LNG marine fuel gets a push in the United States

For the marine industry in the United States, the tide is turning in favour of LNG. A host of...

Propulsion Engine systems

Propulsion Engine systems

evaluating-the-validity-of-full-scale-cfd-simulations_resized — 29 Nov 2018 · Article

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Evaluating the validity of full-scale CFD simulations

Advancements in CFD simulations have made the results comparable to data received from model...

Propulsion

Propulsion

the-new-age-propulsion-condition-monitoring-service-key-to-predictive-maintenance-and-optimal-uptime_resized — 13 Mar 2019 · Article

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The new age Propulsion Condition Monitoring Service: Key to predictive maintenance and optimal uptime

When Wärtsilä’s Propulsion Condition...

Technology Propulsion

Technology Propulsion

Wärtsilä gives a boost to world’s largest semi-submersible crane vehicle — 14 Nov 2019 · Article

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Wärtsilä gives a boost to world’s largest semi-submersible crane vehicle

Creating state-of-the-art features for Sleipnir, which will remove and...

Technology Propulsion

Technology Propulsion

Wärtsilä 31 — 8 Jan 2019 · Article

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Japanese ferries achieve efficiency and lower emissions

Japan has one of the most advanced ferry fleets in the world, thanks in part to Wärtsilä...

Sustainability Engine systems Propulsion

Sustainability Engine systems Propulsion

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