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Offshore gains: How to tackle three challenges and sharpen your edge

Download this white paper and learn how to boost efficiency and decarbonise offshore operations with proven solutions. Perfect for offshore vessel owners and designers.

15 Sep 2025 · 24 pages

White paper: Offshore gains – How to tackle three challenges and sharpen your edge

This white paper shows offshore vessel owners and designers how to boost safety, cut fuel costs, and meet emissions rules – using proven, real-world solutions.

 

What’s the smartest way to make offshore vessels safer, more efficient and future-proof?

Offshore operations are under pressure because emissions rules are tightening, fuel costs are on the rise, and charters are more demanding. Clear, actionable guidance is important for making the right decisions.

  • Proven ways to improve offshore vessel safety and manoeuvrability 
  • Strategies to cut fuel costs and reduce emissions 
  • Insights into hybrid systems and energy-saving technologies 
  • Guidance on designing vessels for real-world operational profiles 
  • Expert advice from Wärtsilä on choosing future-ready engine and fuel solutions 
  • Real examples from leading offshore operators and designers
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You will get:

  • Practical advice: Learn about offshore vessel optimisation for safety, manoeuvrability and fuel efficiency
  • Proven solutions: Discover proven technologies and strategies for hybridisation, emissions reduction and smarter maintenance
  • Expert insights: Learn how to design vessels for real-world conditions and prepare for future regulations

When you're making decisions about offshore vessel design, upgrades or operations, this white paper gives you the clarity you need. It helps you focus on what matters most: safety, efficiency and sustainability. And you can move forward with confidence.

Offshore gains: Insights that help you act with confidence

Stay ahead of offshore demands

Learn how to respond to tougher safety, efficiency and emissions requirements with smart vessel choices. The white paper shows what leading operators are doing to stay competitive.

Find proven solutions that work

Explore real examples of hybrid systems, fuel-flexible engines and smarter maintenance strategies. These are already delivering results in offshore operations.

Learn what to prioritise next

Get expert guidance on vessel design, technology selection and regulatory readiness. Wärtsilä’s insights help you focus on what matters most for long-term success.

Frequently asked questions

Who is this white paper for?

Offshore vessel owners, operators, technical managers, and sustainability officers will find this Wärtsilä white paper interesting.

Is this resource really free? 

Yes! Download and share it with your team to learn how to respond to tougher safety, efficiency and emissions requirements with smart choices for offshore vessels.

What’s the best way to improve offshore vessel manoeuvrability without increasing fuel consumption?

Optimising thruster configuration—rather than simply adding more power—is one of the smartest ways to improve offshore vessel manoeuvrability without increasing fuel use. This Wärtsilä white paper explains how this works in practice, with real examples and expert tips.

How can offshore vessels reduce emissions and stay compliant with IMO and EU regulations?

Reducing emissions starts with choosing the right combination of technologies—like hybrid propulsion, fuel-flexible engines, and energy-saving systems. These solutions not only cut emissions but also help vessels meet IMO and EU requirements, including the EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime. This Wärtsilä white paper explains how offshore operators are already using these technologies to stay compliant and competitive.

What are the benefits of designing offshore vessels based on real-world operational profiles?

Designing vessels for actual operating conditions—rather than idealised trial specs—can significantly improve efficiency and reduce fuel use. It also helps avoid over-dimensioning and supports better lifecycle performance. This Wärtsilä white paper outlines how this approach leads to smarter design decisions and highlights Wärtsilä’s Opti Design methodology as a practical tool for ship designers and owners.

Which technologies offer the best return on investment for offshore vessel upgrades

Hybrid systems, predictive maintenance, and engines that support alternative fuels often deliver strong ROI by lowering fuel costs, reducing emissions, and improving charter appeal. This Wärtsilä white paper shares real examples of how offshore operators are using these technologies to cut operating expenses and future-proof their fleets.

Offshore gains: Smarter strategies for safer, cleaner, and more efficient vessels

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