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Wärtsilä 31 - the world’s most efficient 4-stroke engine

The Wärtsilä 31 is a medium-speed 4-stroke marine engine that is designed to set a new benchmark in efficiency and overall emissions performance. Available in cylinder configurations from 8 to 16 and with a power output ranging from 4.6 to 10.4 MW at 720 and 750 rpm, the Wärtsilä 31 provides the best fuel economy of any engine in its class. At the same time, it maintains outstanding performance across the complete operating range. Its high-power output per cylinder helps you save space and the extended service interval together with high up-time helps you save in maintenance. The engine is available in diesel, dual fuel and pure gas versions.

Wärtsilä 31 is recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's most efficient 4-stroke diesel engine.

Key benefits

The Wärtsilä 31 retains its high efficiency and environmental values throughout the entire lifecycle of the vessel.

  • Lowest fuel consumption over its wide operating range
  • Remarkably high cylinder power, 650 kW/cylinder (diesel engine)
  • Meets the IMO Tier 3 regulations when operating on gas, and with a SCR when using diesel fuel
  • Proven and reliable – running since 2018
  • Industry-leading lifecycle support maximising predictability and minimising costs

Who is it for?

Wärtsilä 31 is a perfect solution for ferries where operational flexibility, high power density, long intervals between overhauls, and high levels of safety are of paramount importance. Also fishing vessel and luxury cruise ship owners appreciate the Wärtsilä 31’s low noise emissions. The Wärtsilä 31 is designed to be suitable for a broad range of ship types and applications, in diesel electric configurations or as an auxiliary engine. And as the engine is available in diesel, dual fuel and pure gas versions you can easily choose a configuration that matches your requirements. 

Wärtsilä 31 and Wärtsilä 31DF Product guide and 3D models and drawings

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Customer stories

Discover the benefits others have already gained from Wärtsilä 31 engine.

  • Le Commandant Charcot

    Le Commandant Charcot, the world’s only luxury icebreaker, uses the Wärtsilä 31DF engines for sustainable polar exploration

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    Hammershus

    The first Wärtsilä 31 engines now in daily commercial operation

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  • Fishing-vessel-for-Peter-Hepsø-Rederi-AS
    Peter Hepsø Rederi AS

    The Wärtsilä 31 engine, which has been recognised by Guinness World Records as being the world’s most efficient 4-stroke diesel engine, has been chosen as the main engine for a new purse seiner/trawler.

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  • Fishing-Trawler-for-Strand-Senior-AS
    Strand Senior AS

    The best-in-class fuel efficiency of the Wärtsilä 31 engine means also that the exhaust emissions are correspondingly minimised.

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  • FSUE Atomflot
    FSUE Atomflot

    The new generation icebreaker Aker ARC 124 will feature three 8-cylinder Wärtsilä 31 engines.

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