In 2016 the IMO Tier III rules enter into force, imposing a severe reduction in NOx emissions. These restrictions apply to important designated areas, such as the Baltic Sea and the USA coastal waters. An alternative answer is to simply change the fuel from diesel to LNG. Fincantieri Yachts decided to get real know-how and feedback on LNG and dual fuel installations from Wärtsilä. For the subsequent project Wärtsilä was fully responsible for the propulsion system.