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Solutions for merchant vessels

With around 55,000 vessels, the merchant shipping segment is large and diverse. It includes everything from mega container ships and large, medium and small gas carriers to short-sea feeders, bulkers and tankers. Despite its diversity, operators across this segment face a common challenge: they all need to develop flexible, future-proof vessels that are easy to upgrade and adapt as strategies change to address stricter environmental regulations.

This means operating fuel-flexible vessels that can take advantage of current and future options. It means integrating batteries and hybrid systems that increase efficiency and can be upgraded to take advantage of new energy sources like shore power. And it means selecting a lifecycle solution partner that can help you navigate the evolving options.

Container vessels

Integrated solutions for greater efficiency and reliability. Services for carefree operations throughout vessel's lifetime

Container vessels

Bulker and tanker

Future proof solutions for bulkers and tankers, and how they help achieve optimum performance and minimized emission levels

Bulker and tanker

Gas carriers

Short sea shipping

Future-proof solutions for short sea tankers, feeders, and bulkers

Tanker, feeder and bulker

Short Sea Shipping Vessels

Gas carriers

Global and local gas transportation – including LNGCs and gas carriers from large to small

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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...
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...
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...
proven solutions to minimise vessel downtime
28 APR 2023 Article
6 min read

Three simple but effective ways to prevent vessel downtime

Looking for proven solutions to minimise vessel downtime? Here are three common causes...
28 FEB 2023 Article
5 min read

Future fuels A to Z – 19 best picks on future marine fuel technology

The 19 best picks on marine future fuel technology to help you comply with...
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...

Press releases

Webinars

21 SEP 2021 Webinar

Meeting Vessel Regulations - Container Vessel Focus

Decarbonising Shipping Week
20 SEP 2021 Webinar

Decarbonising Shipping Week - Preparing for Tomorrow Today

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Bulker and Tanker Webinar
9 JUN 2020 Webinar

Smarter solutions for bulkers and tankers

Owners and managers of bulkers and tankers are under increasing pressure to maximize lifetime value and...
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    Eco-friendly shuttle tanker

    A broad range of solutions for a new tanker class that reduces not only the environmental impact from the vessel itself but from the cargo too.

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    Paolo Topic

    The integrated solution delivers a drastic reduction in fuel consumption and maintenance costs.

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    Two new shuttle tankers for the KNOT Group

    will feature Wärtsilä’s VOC Recovery and LNG fuel systems to lower their emissions of CO2

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  • Aurora Spirit

    Spotting problems before they occur with Wärtsilä Expert Insight

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    GasLog Ltd.

    Maintenance agreement for the fleet of 15 LNG vessels

    Discover the lifecycle agreement solutions
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    Wärtsilä’s LNG Cargo Handling System

    for a new 5400 m3 LNG bunker barge

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    Atlantic Container Line

    Cost savings for 5 new Atlantic Container Line vessels

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