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

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

How the ferry industry can decarbonise in profitable ways

The ferry industry is on the front line of the energy transition and a pioneer of decarbonisation technologies. This white paper takes a deep dive into the challenges facing this hugely diverse industry as it plots a path towards zerocarbon operations. The paper begins with an overview of the current state of play in the industry, a comprehensive review of its geographical nuances and an indepth look at individual vessel types. We then present the solutions and services that are available today to help operators meet their business and sustainability goals, delivering reliable and cost-effective operation across the vessel lifecycle.

Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Geographical view
  3. Ship types
  4. The operator and trade body perspective
  5. Future fuels
  6. Engines
  7. Electrification
  8. Efficiency measures
  9. Lifecycle services
  10. Propulsion



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Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä