Seatrade 2024
Seatrade Cruise Global 2025

April 7-10, 2025 | VIP Lounge Sponsor

 


We met again at Seatrade Cruise Global! Navigating decarbonisation with confidence

It was a pleasure to be back at the beating heart of all things cruise, Miami hosted Seatrade Cruise Global 2025! This event was a significant opportunity for us to showcase our latest innovations and connect with industry leaders. Our team was excited to present our cutting-edge solutions and engage in insightful discussions about the future of maritime technology.

Wärtsilä @ SCG Program

Slashing Emissions Pre-2030: Innovative Solutions Ready for Cruise!

Maikel Arts joined fellow industry leaders to discuss the technologies enabling cruise lines to far exceed the IMO's 2030 emissions standards. The discussion explored alternative propulsion systems, carbon capture technologies, renewable solar power, and advanced battery systems. The role of manufacturers in making these systems commercially viable and the importance of industry collaboration were also highlighted. Additionally, the session addressed how classification societies are certifying new technologies and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.

Maikel Arts
Maikel Arts
Head of Strategic Growth Area, Cruise, Wärtsilä Marine

Meet our experts

During the Seatrade Cruise Global 2025, Wärtsilä's experts were available by appointment to discuss various topics crucial to the maritime industry. These included decarbonisation strategies, fleet optimization, propulsion systems, shaft line solutions, and positioning technologies.

Decarbonisation

Experts provided guidance on customized decarbonisation strategies tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of different fleets. They also offered recommendations for newbuilds and retrofit solutions to unlock the benefits of decarbonisation.

Maikel Arts
Maikel Arts
Head of Strategic Growth Area, Cruise, Wärtsilä Marine
Ricardo Opperman
President and Managing Director, Wärtsilä North America, Inc.

Fleet Optimization

Specialists focused on connecting navigational data, operational processes, fuel efficiency, and reducing environmental impact to optimize fleet operations.

Paul Welling, Wärtsilä
Paul Welling
Product Sales Manager, Fleet Optimisation, Wärtsilä Marine
Philip Hughes
Philip Hughes
Senior Product Sales Manager, Fleet Optimisation, Wärtsilä Marine

Marine propulsion systems and gears

Experts discussed ways to improve vessel operational efficiency, save fuel, decrease emissions, and support decarbonisation efforts.

Nathaniel Minott
Nathaniel Minott
Senior Sales & Sales Support Manager, Wärtsilä Marine

Exhaust Treatment

Guidance was provided on ensuring that exhaust gas treatment systems operate at maximum efficiency, helping ships stay compliant with environmental regulations.

Joanna Marczyk
Joanna Marczyk
General Manager, Lifecycle Services, Wärtsilä Marine
Truls-Magnus Lindseth
Truls-Magnus Lindseth
Sales Manager, Exhaust Treatment/CCS, Wärtsilä Marine

Shaft Line Solutions 

Wärtsilä's expert was on-site to discuss shaft line products and solutions, including seals, bearings, couplings, stern tubes, and condition monitoring systems, ensuring comprehensive support for the entire propulsion system.

Paul Nailor
General Manager SLS, Wärtsilä AMER

Water & Waste

Our specialists were available to discuss Wärtsilä's integrated waste treatment package for ships, developed to meet the new demand from cruise yards for systems that work seamlessly together.


Available throughout the exhibition

We are looking forward to Seatrade Cruise Global 2026!

In the meantime, if you have any questions or want to contact our experts, feel free to reach out!

Wärtsilä Marine. Let's connect.